The Perfect Day For A Parade
A Perfect Day For A Parade
I. Memories of A Parade
Unknown origin
though the first spotted in Spain
on cave wall paintings.
Celebrate each hunt
to parade whats been gathered
to find daily hope.
Religious display
a time to gather and praise
earliest parade.
Spanish Parada
military exercise
a show of ones force.
Celebrate leaders
those brave enough to lead us
into a future.
Grand Marshal to lead
this day of activity
to manage each step.
To march this planned route
neatly organized display
open boundaries.
This day of Parade
is not without guidelines
on how we should live.
All countries have them
they are all over our world
all people Parade.
To honor our past
our collective memory
of the horses hooves.
Politicians wave
throwing candy to children
all the candidates.
The new High School cheer
led by our old band leader
a High School Daydream.
II. Todays the Day
Today to Parade
a time for people to march
slogans on their lips.
Gathering of minds
from many different cultures
opinionated.
Today we will stand
conversations with our voice
a time to broaden.
These are our neighbors
their children and their loved ones
finding common ground.
Sometimes our meaning
depends on reason and mood
of those that gather.
Whether Holidays
special day or tradition
or for one person.
Macy’s Day Parade
to watch every Thanksgiving
while our turkey roasts.
A Christmas Parade
so children can see Santa
before the big day.
Bringing in New Year
with collections of Roses
to perfume the streets.
III. To Play Our Part
To play our part in
this human experience
our love of parades.
More than just people
marching to a marching band
the flamboyant float.
Each hoofbeat of horse
sounding off in unison
with perfect timing.
Line of local dogs
showing off their friendly smiles
hope for adoption.
A family spot
with numerous folding chairs
and a few blankets.
Parade of seasons
of piles of leaves in fall
or a city snow.
Our community
proudly displaying its worth
our grand achievements.
With laughs and with smiles
enjoy common heritage
if only a while.
Here thousands of years
these perfect days for parade
will be thousands more.
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How delightful. Thank you for all those parades. Parades are a lot of fun. Enjoyed this.