Melon Queen, Dedicated To Heather

A year ago, wow that did go fast
One of my dreams, did come true at last.
Up on that stage, it wasn't a game
Did I hear right, they just called my name?

Our Melon queen, her name was Heather
Now come parades, wtih all the weather.
Some would be cold, and some would be hot
No matter what, I would speak a lot.

The tears of joy, they ran down my face
It happened quick, I felt my heart race.
I looked at mom, then glanced at my dad
So filled with pride, the grins they both had.

Dad cleaned the float, and he packed the car
Knowing we had, to drive pretty far.
Rushing around, I'd hear my mom say
"Heather come on, we've got a long way".

Waking early, and pulling the float
I can't forget, my blanket and coat.
The wind and rain, could last quite a while
I'd always wave, and give them a smile.

The teas we had, the friends that I made
This whole past year, I would never trade.
Always helping, were my mom and dad
Giving it up, I feel quite sad.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 10/3/2009 6:33:00 AM
Beautiful poem Kelly >> James
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Date: 9/23/2009 10:52:00 AM
It seems everyone's heart is flowing over today. Makes for some exciting reading. Thank you for sharing yours with us today Kelly. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/23/2009 9:42:00 AM
Ah, sounds like a lot of fun, Kelly !! Hope you took lots of pictures so you can have sweet memories ... smile ... in the last stanza, second line there is a "t" missing from the word past ... just thought I'd let you know. This is a wonderful poem and very well written! Welcome to PoetrySoup, Kelly ... I hope to read lots more of your writing!!
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