Reason A. Poteet Poet Alliteration

People Love a Parade

Parades prepared for pleasure and pageantry.
Phalanx of performers pound the pavement;
percussion sets the pace; piccolos lead.
Princes and princesses pass by on floats;
painted clowns pantomime, making kids smile
Patient pedestrians peddle their wares while
policemen patrol the streets for problems.
Patrons and parents pack the parking spots
peeling their eyes for a parader they know.
Politicians pitch peppermints and promises.
Parades leave us pleased but played-out.


written March 27, 2018
contest:  Silent One's, Alliteration

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Eve Roper April 3, 2018 at 9:50 PM Congratulations on your win, Reason, excellent alliteration. Hugs Eve ~`*

Elaine George April 3, 2018 at 7:40 AM I agree with Judith. Many congrats.

Judith S April 2, 2018 at 7:44 PM Wow Reason! Amazing alliteration here. Such an interesting take on the theme of the contest. It must have been a challenge to come up with so many "P" words! Congrats on your win!! Best, Judy Reason A. Poteet December 3, 2023 at 2:17 AM I use OneLook Dictionary a lot and RhymeZone of course. thanks Judy for the congratulations and comment.

Kim Rodrigues April 2, 2018 at 8:41 AM Love the line: Politicians pitch peppermints and promises. Congrats!

Probir Gupta April 1, 2018 at 9:18 PM Wow ... Countless P pleasantly occupied with producing the perfect pageantry ... Congratulations on your nice win ...

Susan Ashley April 1, 2018 at 7:16 PM An awesome alliteration, Reason. Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes.. Reason A. Poteet April 1, 2018 at 8:48 PM Thank you, Susan, I'm also pleased with the placement. Glad for the caring comment. Have a great tomorrow.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 1, 2018 at 3:27 PM - The winners are named and it was great to see your poem on the winning list - Congratulations, R.A.P. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Reason A. Poteet April 1, 2018 at 8:03 PM thanks, Anne-Lise, glad for the read and welcome your reply.

Silent One April 1, 2018 at 2:47 PM An extensive use of alliteration, you did really well to use so many words with P.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest... Reason A. Poteet April 1, 2018 at 7:54 PM I am awed that you did not dismiss it on grounds of overuse of one-letter alliteration, Silent One. It flows better than some I've written. Thank you for the placement.

Vijay Pandit March 28, 2018 at 7:00 AM Awesome alliteration..all lines begin with the same letter..bets for a win, RAP. Reason A. Poteet March 29, 2018 at 8:24 PM Appreciate your accolades, Vijay.. Thank you so much.