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Where Flora, Fauna And Beneficent Humans Gather Part 3
Look! Here come the marching bands
requisite element of a proper parade
rhythmic, harmonious nomads of music
representing the college championship combatants, others summoned
by special invitation
high schools from across nation,
and far flung countries
all high-stepping to the drum beat
in perfect synchronization
presenting unique orchestrations
of lively tunes composed
perhaps by Sousa,
Queen, or Kool & The Gang
Mire los jinetes a caballo
prancing horses thrill the crowd
Andalusians and other breeds
their riders arrayed in Spanish
and Mexican caballero attire
representing old California
days of Catholic, adobe missions
and spacious haciendas
then come the dancers
bailadores folcloricos
to Mariachi music twirling
in wide-brimmed,
silver studded sombreros,
vibrant, multicolored dresses,
red rose adorned tresses
The parade passes,
the throng disperses
fond memories remain
of kind works
flowers, horses dancing, and song
hope filled new year marches on
requisite element of a proper parade
rhythmic, harmonious nomads of music
representing the college championship combatants, others summoned
by special invitation
high schools from across nation,
and far flung countries
all high-stepping to the drum beat
in perfect synchronization
presenting unique orchestrations
of lively tunes composed
perhaps by Sousa,
Queen, or Kool & The Gang
Mire los jinetes a caballo
prancing horses thrill the crowd
Andalusians and other breeds
their riders arrayed in Spanish
and Mexican caballero attire
representing old California
days of Catholic, adobe missions
and spacious haciendas
then come the dancers
bailadores folcloricos
to Mariachi music twirling
in wide-brimmed,
silver studded sombreros,
vibrant, multicolored dresses,
red rose adorned tresses
The parade passes,
the throng disperses
fond memories remain
of kind works
flowers, horses dancing, and song
hope filled new year marches on
Published 30th Apr 2023
Author's Note
NaPo 2023 blessed #30. The 30 day parade of poetry has passed. I'll keep the floats a com'n throughout the year...just not every gosh darn day😁
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1st May 2023 2:51am
12th Jun 2023 8:32pm
This gives my heart anguish in that now I want to go to something that's passed :( nice capture!
12th Jun 2023 8:42pm
Oh know you've frustrated my intent! 😔Take comfort knowing that it approahes again on January 1, 2024. Or, watch the Rose Parade from Pasadena, CA on YouTube😍
12th Jun 2023 8:47pm
12th Jun 2023 9:10pm
It's worth the going. My folks still live there, in San Jose. In what part of the country do you live?
