16 years later, we recreated an experience. |
In 2004 we strode, Hand-in-hand Down the Midway, Between adventures. I carried stuffed animals Under one arm. I had a few Sweat dampened dollars In my shorts pockets. "What do you want to do now daddy?" "I don't know, what do you want to do?" "Anything will be fun If it's with you." Between guys selling Cheap reproduction concert shirts And bright painted straw hats Was a booth with Tacked up caricatures Of men with big noses And gap-toothed children Smiling at the world strolling by. "Daddy can we get our pictures done." "Oh, yeah, not too much fun." "Please, Please. It's only 15 dollars." "I guess it can't hurt." Quick deft pencil strokes Made a mockery of my hair, But gave my daughter and I Beautiful matching smiles. We were drawn together By the excitement Of being drawn together. ---------------- In 2020 we strode, Down another Midway, Not feeling adventurous On a rainy Wisconsin morning. I carried a hot cup of coffee And cold french fries, That had cost too many Of the damp dollars In my worn out wallet. "What do you want to do now Emily?” "I don't know, what do you want to do?" "I was hoping this would be More fun for you!” Between people giving away Cannabis healing information And a bible tract dispensary, Was a booth with Tacked up caricatures Of men with big noses And gap-toothed children Smiling at the world strolling by. "Emily, we could get our pictures done." "That doesn’t seem like too much fun." "But I have the 25 dollars." "I guess it can't hurt." Quick deft pencil strokes Made a mockery of my hair, But gave my daughter and I Beautiful matching smiles. We were again drawn together By the fun Of being drawn together. |