Using humor to conceal
those wounds that won't heal.
When a clown sheds a tear
we know they are sincere...
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Author notes
Prompt:When the clown gets serious, everybody listens ~ Image: Emmet Kelly as Weary Willie/Artist Unknown [In 20 Words] [Weary Willie was a perpetual underdog- who never gave up...]
A contest entry
- Quickie Prompt by lowercase prelude.
600 points, ended June 20, 2008, 10 entries
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Comments
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Such a beautiful piece, so sad. You really did a good job here with the prompt, love the tight rhyme. Superb read, thanks for sharing
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Heart breaking and lovely at the same time Well done
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This is so impressive and so very true. I know so many people that this poem fits to a tee. Brilliant!
Love,
Amera♥
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sad truth uncovered
Using laughter to mask
scabs hidden from view.
Clowns taken to task
have hearts painted blue...
rudolf
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this is a unique take on the prompt. a different twist of sorts. the "tears of a clown". well penned. i like it
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Well forget me entering this!!! Cause you justr set the bar at extreme levels!!! No one could beat this! I love it....and did you know that I have a painting of Emmit Kelly and me from when I was about 5? Very well done Cia.....
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