Like an all-inclusive, unescapable
Parade route through madness
Everybody loves this, so they say
Tossing candy, waving to the pretty lady
Saluting distant, vacant eyes
Papier-mâché boats, screaming horns
Wondering where the balloon
Will eventually land
As it slips from the child’s hand
And disappears into the blinding sun
That was enjoyable.
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At least more tolerable than the real thing.
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No… It was like “Hey, isn’t this a little upbeat for River? Oh, THERE’S the depressing part”
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I love how you set the stage for emptiness and disappointment!
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Thank you!
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And the band
Played on
And the World
Continued to spin
As we all
Marched on
With sh&t
On our chins
Miscellaneous
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Good one!
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I always wonder where balloons land too, hopefully nowhere near an ocean. Love it when you post your poems.
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Thank you very much, Kate.
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Yes, that’s what we do. Love those parades not the balloon slipping from our hands! Wonderful River, loved this.
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Thank you very much, Holly.
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You’re very welcome. It’s my pleasure!
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Creates a vivid imagery in mind. Loved it 🙌🏼
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Thank you!
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Nice
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Thank you.
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Definitely going to follow your blog!
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Love it. I have to admit, the accompanying picture is quite unsettling!
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Thank you! Honestly, that picture is a good representation as to how I feel being surrounded by a lot of people and stimulation. My brain on crowds.
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Exactly how I feel!
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This brought back childhood memories of parades in the 1960s. I loved the floats, the costumes, the excitement in the crowd. But, thank goodness, I do not remember an ocean of tentacled-hands as in the featured photo. That is definitely creepy. Well done! 🙂
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Thank you very much, Sue.
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yes, love the imagery 💋
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I appreciate that, thank you.
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love it
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Thank you, Mandy.
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I have often wondered where those balloons land.
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