A CLOWN'S LIFE
Everyone seemed so happy the day I was born
They would smile every time they looked at me
I thought to myself right then and there
They must see something that makes them happy
I was a shy teenager and always clowning around
One summer the Big Top set up A tent in my town
It was also the summer I would find my first job
yea, you guessed it, I became a circus clown
That summer the laughter was so intoxicating
Each night children smiled and laughed at me
Warmed my heart to see wonder in their eyes
in the rows of smiles as far as I could see
Left with the circus at the end of the summer
At eighteen I knew it was time to be on my own
Circus people welcomed me with open arms
Traveling circus would become my new home
Circus traveled to bring the country laughter
I spent my life having the heart of a clown
Treasures I acquired would not be money or gold
It was children's smiles in so many little towns
The circus has given me memories that touch my sou
My life has been so rewarding and so full of love
The circus people are my friends and family,
throughout life I thanked the good Lord above
Years have flown by quickly being a circus clow
Children's laughter keeps me feeling rather young
Each night I put on my red nose and makeup
I smile, another magical moment has begun
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HELLO EVERYONE, THIS IS NOT A TRUE STORY! 
I WAS NOT A CLOWN
Written August 27th, 2004
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WONDERFUL COMMENT
This was a fun contest to write fot. You had to pretend to be someone in the circus. I wonder how I would look with a big red nose and Big Clown feet.
. Thank you again for the wonderful comment my friend. You always make me smile. Hope the good Lord is being good to you. Have a wonderful weekenn and enjoy your peace and quiet. The grandkids will be back Monday. . I know you really did miss them. Hugs to you. 
Sandy
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wonderful, funny, happy, carefree and incredi
Sandy I can't imagine you with a big red nose !! lol. But a beautifully painted sentimental journey through a lifetime of love ... especially children . and this comes through so sincerely and lovingly that it leaves a warm after-feeling when the poem has finished. -
Thank you for the lovely comment. It was a pleasure to write for this contest. There are not enough happy contest on here. Take care, Sandy
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Thank you so much for entering our contest. When SouthernPoet and I decided to have a contest together, this was the first thing that came to my mind for what to do. I am a professional clown for about 15 years now. This ties in close to the circus. I have never worked in a circus, but sounded like fun.
Your poem had a nice story to it. I like when a poem tells a story. Technically speaking, the last line of the second verse, (line 8)
yea, you guessed it, I would became a circus clown.
should be
yea, you guessed it, I would become a circus clown.
Thank you again for entering. You did a fine job.
From one clown to another.
Cheryl
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Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and leave a nice comment. I appreciate it. This was a fun contest. It was a pleasure to write poems for it. I also enjoyed reading the other entries. Take care, Sandy
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Nice write. It was presented well an the flow I thought was tremendous. It was almost like a story and I enjoyed it. Thanks
for entering the contest. Wish you luck..Keep up the good writing. -
I guess I like writing happy poems because I was sooooooooooo sad for sooooooooooooo many years . Since the day I found got he has made me smile. It sounds corny but it's true. He has truly blessed my life. Well take care and remember the sun shines for you too. Sandy
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Really hitting the market with "happy thoughts" hey someone has got to do it and Sandy yoiu are the best person for it ... Way to go on another good write ...THE DARK
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Yea this wasn't one of my true stories. Maybe I should have run away and joined a circus, maybe my life would have been alot happier, who knows! Thanks for the comment. Take care, Sandy
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Wow! I didn't look to see what the contest was about, but this is a really good poem
So well written with a great narrative of the circus running through it Thanks for commenting on my poem, good luck in the contest and keep writing
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