Festivals and bazaars and food events are all almost here. I am like the summertime ghost of Tom Joad.

In every food on a stick, I will be there. Wherever small mirrors of bands are won with balloons, you'll see me. Anywhere there is cotton candy, fresh squeezed lemonade, elephant ears and fried vegetables, you will see me. Look for me on the dangerous rides, in the smile of the sideshow barker, in the exasperated sigh of your ticket taker. I am in all these things.

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Words - S