The Fourth of July Parade

Stripes and stars,
Antique cars,
Pretty girls,
Baton twirls,
Spangled gowns,
Friendly clowns,
Smiling folks,
Papered spokes,
Marching feet,
Endless heat,
Clapping hands,
High school bands,
Town traditions,
Politicians,
Perspiration,
Celebration!

Copyright Credit: Fran Haraway, "The Fourth of July Parade" from Sharing the Seasons: A Book of Poems. Copyright © 2010 by Fran Haraway. Reprinted by permission of Fran Haraway.
Source: Sharing the Seasons: A Book of Poems (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2010)