Festival Has Begun

We celebrate by slipping color into every glimpse and cranny Our town square is ready for celebration, transformed into magic-ville Excitement prances out of stranger’s smiles, joy leaps over herself. It’s the annual fiesta, a carnival, a celebration that we are alive. The sizzle of meat on a grill delights my tongue. I salivate. Pork? Beef? Chicken? Maybe all three. Too early to eat, still I am hopeful. Carnival rides the same as last year, barkers exuding enthusiasm. A bare midriff walks toward me on the body of a beautiful girl. A scream captures my attention from the giant teddy bears. Loud laughter of a happy child assures me all is well, just excitement. Funnel cakes! Cotton candy in blue and pink. Ice cream on a stick. What to do first? I greet people with pure happiness. Festival has begun!