Welcome to the circus
the swirling hell of life,
which contorts faces and souls
into hideous beasts.
Beauty is stolen
nothing left behind
pain can wrack you
but still you smile.
On with the show.
Author notes
Written from picture prompt. Influenced by The Carny by Nick Cave.
A contest entry
- Great Picture Prompt!!..(points updated)...The Sad Clown...This could be what they call a 'quickie' by lilmermaid.
800 points, ended May 25, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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okay
it was okay just a little short. -
Painful realities of a life in circus...
"Beauty is stolen
nothing left behind
pain can wrack you
but still you smile"
Love it




