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It was Sunday and the door opened - -
	     the parade began


They stroll down the avenue
wearing their bonnets as on Easter morning.

Flashing a “good day” to you,
their demeanor hints a secret subtle warning.

Luring you to stop and trade,
and as window shoppers do, you usually find,

a bevy of gifts displayed,
unique in form and style as revealed in inner mind.

Many sharp and clever,
many highs and lows and dreams which fluctuate. 

Some ramble on forever.
Some seem obtuse, and others might not relate.

Many lilt, others may cry, 
some love to act clever and subtly apprehensive.

But they are for you to try,
To stop, read, remark; they love the complimentive.   
			 
	                ~//~

© Sept 2011 Charles Henderson
For Paula's “opened doors” contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Congratulations on your win in the "Opened Door" contest Charles. Love, Carol
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October 6, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's opened doors contest Charles. Well done
Ramage Avatar
October 6, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Great poem, congratulations on your win. Lee
Devonshire Avatar
September 30, 2011 at 3:23 PM
A very witty take on the theme, Charles. When I was a girl, we used to have parades on the boardwalk and prizes were awarded to the best Easter bonnets. You not only made me laugh, but also brought back some memories. Best wishes in Paula's contest! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
September 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM
The best to you Charles in Paula's contest. Love, Carol
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