I always wanted to go, to New Orleans
and see, the Mardi Gras! With all the
wonderful festivities, I have to watch,
from afar! What a thrill it must be, to
be part of this grandoise, show! Oh,
what I wouldn't give, to be able to get
up and go! I can't tell you, how many
times, all these things, I've seen. Right
up there, every time, on my TV screen!
I've watched, the floats pass by, many
times, decorated to the hilt! The air,
filled with so much laughter, listening
to the wonderful lilt! When they pass
by, in their splendid costumes, let me
tell you, some are quite, unique! And
there's always, a special gentleman,
who will show off, his magnificent,
physique! It's truly a most wonderful
time, for all! And even though, I can't
be part of it, literally, I'm having myself,
quite a ball!

Audrey Heller

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