Flower Parade
While I am dreaming
about last year's Rose Parade
preparations are already being made for the next
growers plant and cultivate mountains of flowers
in all colors, sizes shapes and scents
that will be collected and glued on the floats
to create images that feed our imaginations.
In schools children are sharpening their skills
used in performing along the five-mile walk.
In homes, mothers design, cut and sew
ornate costumes for their children
while performing for the crowds cramming
sidewalks on both sides of the street.
Everyone hopes the weather will bring
a soft, bright yellow sun warming day,
cloudless blue skies with no wind
and a soft breeze caressing cheeks
Impatiently I wait
for the next
Rose Parade.
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