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The fairest of them all

 

County fairs and lovers dares.

Amidst the swirling  atmosphere.

Screams of laughter bold delights.

Cotton candy midnight skies.

 

Peering through crystal ball.

Old Gypsy woman reveals all.

Peeking thru walls of mystical

teenage girls softly giggle. 

 

Is my true love

near or far.

Does he stand tall

When will he call!

 

Twenty dollars more,

will speed his fall.

A kiss of fate,

to captivate his heart. 

 

Purchased!

Amidst the atmosphere,

screams of laughter

bold delights.

Cotton candy midnight skies.

 

Your fate clear,

breathe deep slowly in-hale.

The gentle scent of love

stalks in wait,

your heart to de-capitate

 

  

    Love....

    the wildest RIDE of all!

 


 

 

 

 

 

Author notes

Contest:  Her muse; present the kind of setting you imagine their creative selves would take their sweet time coming home from.

I hope it tickled you!

(what does your muse say, I almost named this the feris wheel of fate)
I found my muse laughing at the county fair,
watching the teenage girls giggle and drop open their mouths,
upon the Gypsy crystal ball.

(she was selling lavender,chamomile, lanolin, and maybe a touch of

Echinacea..perhaps the gypsy truly thought they all just simply needed a bath!)

(lol)

 

here is a fun song to tickle your muse!

A classic- Love Potion # 9

Turn up loud and enjoy!

U-Tube link:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbKPHHlQbX4&feature=related 

 

pics: talented artistry of glittergraphics.com! 

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  • Mirthryl
    September 5, 2008

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    Enjoyed your punning title with ferris wheel background
    Interesting "cotton candy midnight skies" could refer to a heavily dyed treat, or something that is sweet for a minute, then fades, revealing it never had any lasting substance at all.
    Perhaps it is a relief to the Muses, to just unwind by laughing at the mortals and our extensive quirks and willing credulity, especially in matters of the heart!
    Crafty "Twenty dollars more will speed his fall!" Sweet "the gentle scent of love stalks in wait." Strong conclusion, "Love...the wildest ride of all!" Do our muses laugh when we stagger off the ride, and do they ever think to ride it themselves, I wonder?
    Thank you for your entry!


  • Dark Otter
    September 5, 2008

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    Had fun reading this

    The fair has a lot of good memories for me (town, county and state). Interesting idea for stirring up 'poetential imagery'.


  • tawk gold member
    August 27, 2008

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    I don't have very many memories of my childhood but thanks for painting such a wonderful picture for me. What a wonderful and amazing write so full of vivid imagery and emotions. I so enjoyed reading. Theresa


  • Wolfdog silver member
    August 24, 2008

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    Excellent

    Aye, a fine write, indeed. Imagery, rhythm and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Again, well done.


  • poeticweaver gold member
    August 24, 2008

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    Sweet.

    Now I want some cotton candy! LOL.
    Thanks for sharing, and all the best in the contest!

    Live to Ride.
    -Timothy


  • kareneisenlord gold member
    August 24, 2008

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    I wish I had been there with you. It sounds like great, carefree fun. *sigh* Those were the days. Living entirely in the moment. I remember being like that up until the age of ten, and then everything changed. Your words are so descriptive, it was a delight re-experiencing this adventure through your poem!


  • Mystery
    August 24, 2008

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    "Peering through crystal ball.
    Old Gypsy woman reveals all.
    Teenage girls softly giggle.
    Peeking thru celestial walls. " I feel as something here needs to be changed not sure what. Love it otherwise. good job your a great writer.

  • Dobar Dan
    August 23, 2008
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    Wow - Love It

    very nicely put together - the rhyme and flow excellent - oh how those county fairs get the excitement swirling - I remember them well - the air was electrifying to say the least - smiles from ear to ear - hearts aflutter - carefree stepping - you keep on penning young lady - Bless God - Joe ------------------------------- hugs


  • SilverButterfly gold member
    August 23, 2008

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    girl you just have way out-grown me as a poet!! I'm telling you, you are blowing my mind with these awesome write. You are funny, clever and incredibly talented as a writer. This idea of the a-MUSE-ment park cannot be beat in my book!! and those pics you chose...brilliant!

    best wishes in this contest.

    hugs
    Mary

  • cokacolacowpok
    August 23, 2008

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    Going to the fair as a young man with my date was one of the greatest dates I had. Spent the whole evening laughing, going on rides over and over till she got sick. Many times we would have our future read laughing over the things that were said. One thing did come true my date became my wife. To this day she has no interest in going to a fair.
    Brian

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