Renaissance Fun

My family of four

Planned an adventurous day.

We would travel

To a Renaissance Fest two hours away.

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The drive went smoothly,

We were ready for fun.

We all wore comfy shoes

With all the walking to be done.

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We started with a show,

Which offered silliness galore.

Then, we wandered the shops,

Seeing the wares they had in store.

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Each person got to choose

Just one item to buy.

My oldest chose a necklace

The youngest, a dress like blue sky.

My husband got a great big mug.

And to suit a music teacher like me?

I chose an ocarina,

Which looked like a chickadee.

Years later, it’s as good as new.

I got it out and played it once again.

I told my friend, "It's from a Ren Fest."

He said, "Who would have a festival for a wren?"