arade (3)
Michael Ceraolo
At the parade that took place a few days before
the day designated to celebrate working people
the unions marching were in a small minority,
not prominently displayed,
not widely applauded,
while
the parade was dominated
by assorted sordid politicians
and numerous novelty acts
And the people were content to collect crumbs of candy
which, in honor of the holiday, were at least real crumbs
