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Tramp Poet
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0 posted 2000-11-21 12:49 PM



Old Timers

Circus came to town, the other day
flyers and excitement all around.
Streets a buzz with conversation
babies scared of painted clowns.

Barbershop preaching evil
devils workshop those idle hands.
The big top tent went up
edge of town, on some county land.

Coffee shop littered with strangers
locals complaining over at the bank.
Biggest thing to hit our community
since we got our new water tank.

All the kids stirred up, agitated
as opening night creeps nearer.
Calliope music heard for miles
boy scouts keeping traffic clear.

A hush in the canvas house
as ringmaster takes center stage.
The show a marvel, a wonder
collective gasp, as big cats uncage.

Horsemanship and flying trapeze
elephants doing tricks and such.
Cotton candy, hot dogs and soda
mama’s warn, “Don’t eat too much!”

Ringmaster taking his final bow
the lights come back up to clear.
Friends and neighbors applaud
youngsters all whistle and cheer.

Circus came to our little town
just the other day.
Shaking of gray head with realization
twenty years have passed away.



bleeding...

"Tis ink coming
from his arm,
Captain!"



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pegasus111
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1 posted 2000-11-21 12:57 PM


you are a master of the simple pleasures and nostalgia..this was another great example of that..a literary Norman Rockwell.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost


Tramp Poet
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2 posted 2000-11-23 09:46 AM


blushing...Peg! Thanks for the comment!
Odd, i thought this one would generate some activity...and it has been overlooked mostly.
Funny the way things go sometimes...nay always!
thanks again,


bleeding...

"Tis ink coming
from his arm,
Captain!"



Denise
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3 posted 2000-11-24 09:26 AM


It always shocks me when something reminds me of how many years have flown by. Lovely poem, as always, Daniel!

Denise

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4 posted 2000-11-24 03:57 PM


This was great.......im quite young still.....so the "time goes by fast" thing hasn't hit me just yet.



I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them!


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5 posted 2000-11-24 06:42 PM


Daniel~
Oh my ... the memories came rushing back.
The circus would set up in the field right across from our home ...
and the excitement would begin.

Time flies ... and so do the memories of the flying trapeze artists.

I remember also seeing the greatest clown on earth, Emmett Kelly, doing his wonderful routine of silent entertainment.

This was a wonderfully nostalgic piece of work.
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Tramp Poet
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6 posted 2000-11-25 01:47 PM


thanks for all the comments, my friends!
and here i thought this one was
a commentary on forgetfullness...
go figger...


bleeding...

"Tis ink coming
from his arm,
Captain!"



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