Runaway
It was so very long ago the circus came to town
And drew me to its crazy swirling breast.
Elephants and painted ladies. Thrills and chills galore.
Just a kid; it looked like its the best.
'Round and 'round the Ferris Wheel, the rides, The old Snake Oil.
'Round and 'round; from town to town we rode.
Stable boy to roustabout the circus was my home;
Places where my face; it never showed.
Twenty eight years later here I stand with painted face
Just a clown among the other clowns
Staring at them as I trip and fall down at their feet.
All my life like bricks comes crashing down.
Mom and Dad. They both look well. I miss them now. The pain!
This is my home town. Maybe I could stay?
Good-bye old circus. Hello home. The clowns will say that I'm
The one that from the circus ran away.
A contest entry
- Sadness of a Clown by The Poetic Bandits.
900 points, ended June 27, 2008, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Judges Comment...
Thank you Larry for sharing this intriguing piece, but I'm so sorry to say, it cannot be considered in this contest because you are not a member...I'm glad you felt inspired though
you've penned an engaging yet sad write with a happy ending...I do however feel the lines need some tightening up, because this poem has great potential, it was truly a pleasure to read 
~Lilac
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Larry,
This is a remarkable write that paints such a detailed picture in so few words. You have captured the feeling and mood so well.
Thanks for your entry into this contest but...did you realize that this is a contest for the Poetic Bandits Group only?
You could join if you wish, we'd be glad to have another talented poet among our ranks.
Bandits Rock!
Dennis
*song*
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I'll check that out.
I just figured I owed you the poem because it was off your pic. Got such a headache right now.... Peace.
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This is a wonderful story-telling poem... I can just imagine it being read out loud to children (maybe to make them think twice about joining the circus
)... very well done - I wish you the best in the contest!
Keep writing
Polly
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Oh dear,
I would encourage everyone to run away and join the circus, or at least a rock band. I do at every opportunity.
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Great story! I used to be a professional clown in Florida, went to clown school and college. I ran away but for different reasons. I so enjoyed reading good luck in the contest Theresa
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Sometimes
we're all clowns and sometimes all of us are running. Glad you enjoyed.
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Do clowns that run away from the circus, become accountants? I mean what would you do after such a career? You made me think deep thoughts today.. Good for you Larry!
laurie
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I dunno.
Clowns being actors of a sort; I think that judging by Sonny Bono, Arnie, Ron Raygun and Jesse Ventura they mostly becaome politicians. -
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well that would explain why American politics are so circus like!!
laurie
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Unfortunately;
it's true. Bread and circuses, just like Rome.
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