Band Stand In the Square
1974, Newton, Iowa in the summer
free band concert
music director stands at pavilion
guiding hands rev up the troops
They are seventh and eight graders
We, their captive audience, are related
no one else would surely be here
Hold up! There is Old Mr. Dodggery.
He drags a green lawn chair up and sits beside the pavilion.
His toothless smile urging them on.
They play their hearts out.
We clap politely.
Sam Elison cheers loudly; probably drunk
Even though the noon sun has not yet arrived.
Newton, Iowa in July.
Same time next year? At the pavilion?
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