Photo Challenge for this week from Kim at Thinking Through my Lens: Spirited. There is nothing more spirited at this time of year in South Louisiana than Mardi Gras. I came to New Orleans to spend time with family (my sister and hers from Texas, and my daughter home from Chicago). Of course, while I am here, we ventured out to a day of parades on St. Charles.
With my sister’s family, I wrote a list poem of the variety of throws.
Mardi Gras Throws, a List poem
Krewe of Tucks
Animal house rules
toilet plunger, toilet paper,
toilet glasses, too.Krewe of Thoth
purple fedora
super-duper stuffed banana,
beads, doubloons, and cups.Big Bacchus
Bacchasaurus, Bacchagator,
Bacchawoppa whale,
Laser lights, beads fly,
masks of flashing colors,
where the wild things are.
Margaret, I am so glad that you went to New Orleans for the festivities so that I can have a glimpse into what it is like during Mardi Gras season.
It’s so funny how little this means to me. I realized as I was reading this that I must be so aware to develop schema for children. I don’t know what this means even though I wanted to. I don’t know what a throw is or what Thoth is. I am off to do some research. Thank you for opening my eyes.
Kind of like snow for our kids. They see pictures but don’t really know what’s it’s like. Let me know how your research goes.
I’ve never been, maybe someday? You’ve captured the spirit(s) well, Margaret. Glad you had a good time with family, and hope the beignets were wonderful as usual!
Didn’t get beignets, but the King Cake was the best ever! And my sister’s mother-in-law’s Indian cooking!
Oh, what fun! I’ve always meant to get there for the festivities, and loved how your poem caught the high spirits of the occasion.
I’d love for you to come some time. It’s kind of crazy, though. You have to have an attitude for the bizarre.
I am sure it is quite the “spirited” time! So many words that I have not a clue as to their meaning…toilet glasses! Oh my!
The toilet glasses actually had lids that you had to lift in order to see. There are so many more throws than just the traditional beads. My nephew is quite the expert at getting them while he strides my brother-in-law’s shoulders.
Thanks for putting us right into the middle of the festivities at Mardi Gras – great descriptions with words and pictures! Succinct enough to make us wonder and think!
Don’t know a lot about Mardi Gras…I’ve heard of the beads and the parades…noticed this year that “King Cakes” have migrated north into groceries and bakeries…and Fat Tuesday was on the news this morning…it’s always interesting to get glimpses into new Slices of Life from our different perspectives
A special time for sure. How exciting New Orleans must be during Mardi Gras. We’re planning a visit this summer.
I’ve never been to New Orleans and would love to visit some time during Mardi Gras. Your photos and poems taught me lots of new things about Mardi Gras. 🙂
I would love to have you. It’s kind of a crazy time to visit NOLA, though.
Wow, am I JEALOUS! What an amazing place in ordinary times but at its most exciting. WOW! Glad you could be there and share it with us.
You’ve captured the color, mayhem, and celebrations of Mardi Gras so well in your words and photos. New Orleans is still on my bucket list to visit!! Since we didn’t get to go this past fall, maybe this year!
Oh my goodness, does that look like fun! Thank you for giving us all a peek into the festivities. Your list poem helped me with my current chapter, as well–so glad I made it over!
How fun I love the last stanza. I want to see New Orleans again.
Your poem does capture the spirit of your day of celebrating with your family. Thanks for sharing this piece of Mardi Gras with us!
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