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Lost Dreamer
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Somewhere near the Rainbow

0 posted 2000-03-25 11:57 PM


I Saw A Circus Clown Today

I saw a circus clown today bend over and shine a moon
a smile plastered on his face for it was just past noon
next thing I see ten more appear taking clown one away
the crowd  rises and start to chant, yea, hooray, hooray

A smile plastered on his face for it was just past noon
he knew his destiny would be coming to an end soon
that did not stop him from performing every single day
problem was co-workers were claiming him to be gay

Next thing I see ten more appear taking clown one away
dismayed emotions dive deeply I begin feeling very gray
I go down in front of some administrator to pop a balloon
and told him point-blank that he looked terrible in maroon

The crowd rises and start to chant, yea, hooray, hooray
I bowed and walked away knowing I said all I had to say
his days were numbered he told me at the corner saloon
I saw a circus clown today bend over and shine a moon


[This message has been edited by Lost Dreamer (edited 03-25-2000).]

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wayoutwalt
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1 posted 2000-03-26 12:46 PM


heheheheehheheehhehe yuhuyuyuyuyu losty yuh  
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2 posted 2000-03-26 01:19 AM


I cannot even begin to guess where your inspiration came for writing this poem...but I'm glad it did. I like it!!!  
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3 posted 2000-03-26 01:49 AM


LostDreamer~
Well, Balladeer just blew my #1 guess
on where this one came from !  

#2 - Toe ?

What joy !  
You are on a roll, gal !
~*Marge*~




 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Lost Dreamer
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4 posted 2000-03-26 09:06 AM


Walt: Glad you enjoyed it thank you for reading

Balladeer: Thank You kindly,I really don't know what made me write this all I know I was sitting here late last night and thought I want to write a poem and sat in front of the computer and let it flow.

Marge: Thank You,
on a roll yes
with words
like mayo
topped with lettuce
green as life
sandwiched in between
are thoughts
expressed
to reach many miles.
Each bite a taste
of gratitude
for all the fine
poets here.

Poet deVine
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5 posted 2000-03-26 10:55 AM


That first line is a kick! Loved it...  
Nan
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6 posted 2000-03-26 01:07 PM


LD - this is simply wonderful.. I have a multitude of visions of clowns "shining moons"... ya know??..
Munda
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7 posted 2000-03-26 01:24 PM


Oh yea, now I know for sure. You are nuts. You should be in the 'Stute.   But as long as you write great poetry like this, I won't make the call.  
Mistikman
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8 posted 2000-03-26 01:29 PM


Heh, Great poem, I love the rhyming scheme and how you repeated lines from the first stanza   Keep up da good work!
Denise
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9 posted 2000-03-26 03:23 PM


Very creative, Gloria! You have quite an imagination!

Denise

Lost Dreamer
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10 posted 2000-03-26 08:23 PM


Poet deVine...LOL yes that was a fun line to work from glad you enjoyed.

Nan: Thank you, and...LOL yes I could only imagine your multitudes shinning.

Munda: Thank You, I may be nuts but not stutafiable...LOL

Mistikman: Thank You kindly, glad you liked it.

dsnyder: Thank You, the imagination is fun when it's working, lately it's putting in overtime, and I can't keep up...LOL


hoot_owl_rn
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11 posted 2000-03-27 10:34 AM


LOL
WhtDove
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12 posted 2000-03-27 11:04 AM


Shining a moon, I may not be in the right frame of mind here, but oh man, I'm gettin a visual! LOL  Very good Gloria!
Toerag
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13 posted 2000-03-27 12:15 PM


A very fine poem 'bout Balladeer,
But I think ya got it wrong?
He wasn't bendin' over dear,
That mustache is his thong!

Lost Dreamer
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14 posted 2000-03-27 03:09 PM


Ruth: Thanks for reading and enjoying

Rebecca: Your frame of mind is right...LOL glad you liked and thanks for your kind words.

Toe:
Twas no Balldeer bending
actually it was your act offending
pants down at knees obscenely sending
what your mother nature so kindly was lending
you jumped the silly circus clown for payment pending.
Now the poor silly circus clown has interior wounds that need tending.

[This message has been edited by Lost Dreamer (edited 03-27-2000).]

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