1-17:Elvis has left the building
Posted: July 21st, 2009 | Author: Lisa Sinclair | Filed under: Daisy, Donnie, Elvis has left the building, Marcus, Prime | No Comments »Green hills rolled beneath as the helicopter flew a little lower, its destination near. Trees were dotted here and there on the grassy plain and small patches of colour emerged periodically.
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A white jeweled belt was folded by two men. The silver buckle was folded last and ended up on top.
The Elvis impersonator, captain of The King’s Guard, carried the belt slowly over to Prime and Marcus and handed it to them.
‘Glory, glory, ‘ sang one of the impersonators, performing a splendid rendition of American Trilogy. Three backup singers harmonized with him as the rest of the guard strummed acoustic guitars, providing the musical accompaniment.
‘Ma’am,’ he said, nodding to Prime and then to Marcus, said, ‘Sir.’
He turned on his heel and walked carefully back to his regiment.
Above them all, a helicopter circled and came into land. Read the rest of this entry »
