Hometown Parade

Nothing stirs the languid souls of folks like a hometown parade. Friends and neighbors uniting to form a colorful cavalcade. Any special occasion will do such as Veterans or Independence Day, To uproariously celebrate and put on a spectacular display! The parade is led off by aging vets proudly carrying Old Glory, Stepping lively despite expanded girths and looking rather hoary. The mayor is next in a flashy convertible exuding all of his charms, Grinning inanely and greeting folks with his out-stretched arms! The local high school band marches slightly out of step, And playing a bit off-key but tooting with mighty pep! The equestrian saddle club prances by in well-formed troops, Followed closely by a couple of clowns wielding clean-up scoops! Anxious moms herd a troop of Brownies so small and so cute. Here comes the Hometown Queen - isn't she a charming beaut! Vintage cars and John Deere tractors put on quite a show, But a Model T Ford stalls causing its owner misery and woe! The Rose Bowl and Macy parades are planned with great ostentation, Designed to entertain TV audiences across this great nation, But small town parade committees are just as proud as they can be, To plan and sponsor a pageant to please local friends and family! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved