The Essence of Mardi Gras
King Cake is a Mardi Gras Staple.
The Outside world does not understand.
No, it is not an over-sized cinnamon bun.
It is the start of a magical season.
In this season, an entire city comes together.
They all share in the revelry of carnival.
From the smallest krew to the largest
The streets are filled with people.
They wave there hands and chant
“Throw me something mister”
Hoping the riders will throw beads their way.
The Kings and the Queens wave at there subjects
The elaborate costumes stopping people in their tracks
All this together
Is the essence of Mardi Gras
The Carnival Season
King Cake is a Mardi Gras Staple.
The Outside world does not understand.
No, it is not an over-sized cinnamon bun.
It is the start of a magical season.
In this season, an entire city comes together.
They all share in the revelry of carnival.
From the smallest krew to the largest
The streets are filled with people.
They wave there hands and chant
“Throw me something mister”
Hoping the riders will throw beads their way.
The Kings and the Queens wave at there subjects
The elaborate costumes stopping people in their tracks
All this together
Is the essence of Mardi Gras
The Carnival Season
Chelsea, age 15
