O Mardi Gras
O Mardi Gras, how I long for thee
The carnival season of music and glee
The colorful floats, the beads, and the masks
The joyful crowds, the drinks, and the flasks
I wait by the roadside, eager and keen
To catch a glimpse of the dazzling scene
I hear the trumpets, the drums, and the cheers
I feel the excitement, the thrills, and the tears
O Mardi Gras, how I seek thee
I yearn to witness the splendor and beauty
I crave to partake in the festive delights
I dream of embracing the spirit and sights
I enjoy the parades, I sway, and I groove
I jump and I catch, I smile, and I move
I meet new friends, I chat, and I care
I live in the moment, I thrive, and I share
O Mardi Gras, how I cherish thee
The memory of happiness, the bond, and the spree
The purple, the green, the gold as they sway
The glory of Mardi Gras during the night and day
*I wrote this poem on January 24, 2024, as part of a ’30 days of poetry’ January challenge. This was day 24 and the prompt was: Write about the feelings you experience or things you notice while waiting for something. Since I have lived in Louisiana for the past eight years, I wanted to write an ode to a Mardi Gras parade.
Copyright © Courtney Hubbert | Year Posted 2024
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