Late spring falls into early summer. Autumn’s leaves mixed in mulch. Soon, swimmers will be swimming in a green lake. Lilly pads float by.

Kids dig in dirt. Parents plant azaleas and lavender. Grills burn charcoal. Smoke rises and dogs salivate.

Dead soldiers remembered by a few. Flags placed at graveside. Small stars and stripes waved at parades. Majorettes march by. A band plays.

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