I know it sounds miserable
I know you will frown
But I'm not really into
Parades in small towns
They're always too kitsch
With amateur lobbed in
The music is painful
Brass bands making a din
Don't get me started
On the pageantry side
"Oh isn't she beautiful"
Yes, on the outside
The only parades which
I've ever enjoyed
Are those done by Disney
With actors employed
And those only sometimes
When I'm in the right mood
Other times they drive me crazy
And I come across as rude
Of course if Rachel ever wanted
To join in with a parade
I'd change my mind pretty pronto
And love the masquerade
Xxxx
Inspired by Kay and her prompt about parades for the real toads Sunday challenge. I sound like a right grouch but it's just that parades usually incorporate three things I don't like:
1. Bad music
2. Crowds
3. Queuing for hours
12 comments:
Well said, Emma. I don't think you sound like a grouch, I think you sound like a person with her own opinion.
And, of course, if your Rachel ever wants to be in a parade, I know you'll be helping with the preparations and then standing with the crowd on the sidelines waving and cheering.
K
Having a daughter interested changes things for a little while. Small town parades, like community theatre, have values that only a family can love.
Yup - be prepared - that's the way life works - Rachel will be in a parade and I, too, know you'll be on the curb, proud as punch, cheering her on!
I totally agree with you!
I don't like parades much. Standing in one place for too long plays havoc with my sciatica.
what, no drum corps? no Shriners buzzing around in their tiny cars? ;)
"And those only sometimes
When I'm in the right mood
Other times they drive me crazy
And I come across as rude.." hahaha..
This says it all, Emma.
Great job !!
Ah yes, these things are always better when our own are involved!
Funny how our attitudes change when it comes to our children's participation.. :) I know what you mean about "bad" parades. LOL
But small town parades have tractors! :-) It is a great write here.
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That is charming and very sweet :) Thanks for linking up with Wot So #Funee this week :))) feel free to gran the badge/blog-hop code and spread some #bloglove too if u fancy it! xx
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