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Mardi Gras in New Orleans

It's Mardi Gras time down in New Orleans ~  it's a carnival of memes

Where the people sing and play ~ there's music in the streets, both night and day

Everybody's having fun and drinking wine ~ because it's carnival time

 "Throw me something mister" as parades go by ~ that's the Mardi Gras cry

Bourbon Street is the place to be ~ if it's boobs you want to see for free

Better part of town is where many go ~ night parades led by Flambeau*


*Flambeau is the name given to men who carry torches as they lead nighttime parades. Long held New Orleans tradition.

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Jay Narain January 24, 2024 at 10:59 AM I am going to Mardi Gras soon. Seems like fun.

Victor Buhagiar January 24, 2024 at 1:51 AM I read about your lovely scenes. Not for me now. Lin Lane January 24, 2024 at 6:45 AM Nor for me now, Victor. Thanks for commenting.

Tom Cunningham January 23, 2024 at 9:48 PM Sounds amazing Lin, would love to experience it, who knows, maybe one day Don't think my wife would let me go to Bourbon st lol. Tom Lin Lane January 24, 2024 at 6:45 AM Tom, I wouldn't let you go to Bourbon St. wink wink. It's quite rowdy there, day and night on weekends during Mardi Gras.

Bill Baker January 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM Fine monoku poetry, Lin. Fun read, my friend. Have a fun time! Bill Lin Lane January 24, 2024 at 6:44 AM There's little of it I take part in these days, Bill. But seeing it through the eyes of my grandchildren is a whole new adventure. Thanks.

Linda Alice Fowler January 23, 2024 at 5:06 PM I remember the days (and lights)...no other experience quite like it! Thanks Lin :) Lin Lane January 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM It's certainly an experience. My 9-year-old grandson saw his first parade 3 years ago and never gets his fill. Unfortunately, he lives in Orlando, but he'll be here for a few days before Mardi Gras day. Thanks, Linda.

Jerry Brotherton January 23, 2024 at 4:57 PM A nice string of monokus, my friend. New Orleans is way too much for me at Mardi Gras. I prefer to visit in November. Much less subdued. Lin Lane January 23, 2024 at 5:12 PM November and October are the best months where weather is concerned. I used to ride in parades but had enough of that years ago. Thanks, jerry.

Sotto Poet January 23, 2024 at 1:31 PM The celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans focuses on the lively and festive atmosphere of the carnival, and the traditions, activities, and spirit of Mardi Gras, including parades, music, drinks, and the unique culture of New Orleans is inspiring, Lin. Your word reflects the vibrant nature with phrases like "carnival of memes," "music in the streets," and "everybody's having fun." captures the informal and lively atmosphere of the celebration. Thanks for your kind comment, Lin. Lin Lane January 23, 2024 at 5:11 PM Mardi Gras is what you make it, depending on what you want to see and how brave you are. I gave up going downtown in certain areas... not the kind of things I want to see, but it's still very family oriented if you know where to go. Thanks, Lasaad.

Kim Rodrigues January 23, 2024 at 12:02 PM What a pretty picture, Lin! Boobs! Shaking me head…I have some…don’t need to see the sordid. Some women in a car, once exposed themselves to my hubby. He told them, my wife’s are better. I laughed when he told me. Kim Rodrigues January 23, 2024 at 5:51 PM And he’s all mine :) Lin Lane January 23, 2024 at 12:13 PM Ha ha. Your hubby is a keeper. Lifting their shirts gets people to throw beads at them.

Jan Allison January 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM what a wonderful string of monoku Lin, i love the imagery and also the clever use of internal rhyme too:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison January 23, 2024 at 1:14 PM you have done the challenge VERY well Lin! Lin Lane January 23, 2024 at 12:14 PM Thank you, Han. Rhyming Monoku, internally is a challenge I prefer.