4th of July In Iowa
4th of July
Carnival magic
On the town “square”
Parade for the kids
Crepe paper bike spokes
Goats dyed pink by my Aunt Marjorie
Small town America
Fresh corn on the cob
Oozing with butter
Red and white checked plastic tablecloths
Blowing off picnic tables.
Cold watermelon slices
Pink cotton candy and warm funnel cakes
Joyful screams from carnival rides
Docile ponies for the three-year-olds
High school band
Concert in Gazebo
Sweat running down their backs
Children exhausted
Falling asleep on blankets
As the firemen set off fireworks at the park
Everyone leaves smiling
Perfect 4th of July
Just like last year
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