Monday, August 12, 2013

A Story in Rhyme from Corn Days 2013

The band had started early – just warming up, I guess
The night before had left the grounds in quite a state of mess
But things were getting going and folks were coming in
I saw them as I ate some corn and wiped butter from my chin.

A couple for the ages – they’d been around the block
And love endured where youth had not as years came off the clock
Gingerly they walked out front onto the matted hay
He put his arm around her waist and they began to sway

He held her close and nuzzled her and kissed her on the cheek
They tottered just a little bit because she was very weak
They smiled the smile of complete love and adoration too
A life spent in union with the other – just as lovers do

And as the last refrain was played, they stopped and gave a glance

They waved to us and walked away.  They’d had their final dance.

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