It was warm but not hot

With a bit of a breeze

He slipped on his loafers

And stepped out with ease

 

She chose the red flats

And a light airy dress

Not overdone

But sure to impress

 

They agreed upon eight

At the local estab

He rode the bus

She took a cab

 

A quick drink and a smoke

Then they headed down

To the carnival

That had just come to town

 

Cotton candy and popcorn

The Tunnel of Love

The Ferris Wheel, stopping

High up above

 

Calliope music

The carousel

Swinging the hammer 

And ringing the bell

 

Spinning rides, flashing lights

Fun and games to delight

Laughter and merriment

On this festival night

 

They held hands as they ran

From game to ride

They tossed rings, they threw darts

They rode the big slide

 

A grizzled old band

Played some lazy old tunes

And they danced on the boardwalk

Under balloons

 

When the barkers stopped barking

And the lights all grew dim

He smiled at her

She smiled at him

 

Such a fun filled first date

For a fun loving pair

The carnival, at night

In the warm summer air

 

 

2019