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The Last Clown ( A Tribute )
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The Last Clown ( A Tribute ) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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The Last Clown By Paul Wilson See the smile on his face it looks so out of place He laughs on the outside and cries on the inside He paints a smile on face and the magic takes place This will be his last show why we may never know He makes us laugh so loud he stands out in a crowd He brings us tears of joy like a child with new toy Running and shouting loud playing pranks on the crowd As he runs all around chasing what can’t be found True feelings he does hide laughing on the outside His heart is so broken from pain left unspoken This sorrow he can’t hide it shows on the outside With one more show to go the tears from his eyes flow This clown called funny face he looks so out of place With just a smile he can turn you into a fan With red nose on his face no one can take his place He never speaks a sound to me he’s the best clown He is always ready this clown we call Freddy With top hat on his head he’s the greatest it’s said With smiles he is ready this last clown called Freddy To heaven he did go after his last great show I will miss his sad face no one can take his place The stage is dark tonight for he swept out the light With a smile on his face he greets us at Clem’s place See the smile on his face it looks so out of place May God Bless Richard “ Red “ Skelton 1923 - 1997 "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (09-06-2003 06:03 AM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Growing up with Red was one of the highlights of my youth... Everyone's friend. Thank you, Paul. |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Oh I just cried...what a great soul that was lost when he departed to higher planes. There they are rejoicing in the joy he brings. I can't imagine he wouldn't make people laugh on any plane he lives. As a child he was in a sense a saving grace. LOVELY words for a most lovely man!!! BRAVO!! And Mr. Skelton..wish you were here to give us an Encore performance!!!  Mr. Eternal Clown!!!  you is what this verse, and (my) spirit does. Thank you so much for sharing this.  to you for remembering such a man in verse. SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Paul - There was only one! Your dedication was absolutely wonderful and if I may remind everyone of one of the most important things he ever did on any show, was explaining about his teacher, his school, and that the students were finding reciting the Pledge of Allegiance monotonous, then he recited your "Pledge of Allegiance" to the audience, his way: http://home.att.net/~poofcatt/july.html  Carpe' DiemThe Canuck, Sharon [This message has been edited by Mysteria (09-06-2003 01:16 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 Paul! Oh God! This tore me up...thank you |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, once again I didn't grow up during he time he was at the peak of his career as so many celebrities I admire were popular well before I was born, yet I have heard of him and look back on the many emotions he brought upon many fans and he truly is THE clown with heart! (wipes tears) This is a beautiful tribute, sweet friend, and trust me, he will always put on an encore up above, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This was somewhat sad, but also beautiful.They way you recalled his life and all that he gave.Only you could have done this tribute justice.  Crystal |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sunshine...Thanks for reading. I also grew up watching him on T.V. and I had the joy to see him perform in person once. That was super...Paul SharaRose...I wish he could do an encore also. To me he was the greatest. Thank you for reading and your kind reply...Paul Mysteria...That Pledge of Allegiance is so touching. It has so much meaning and pride in it. Thanks for sharing it with me. Thanks for taking the time to read and your lovely reply...Paul Passing Shadows...I appologize if I have caused you any pain. Thank you so much for reading this and for your reply...Paul Noah...Thank you dear friend for the read and your touching reply. Mr. Skelton was what an entertainer should be like. If you have a chance you should watch some of his old shows.They are wonderful. He was a master entertainer...Paul angelblueyes...Thank you so much for your touching reply. I was trying a different style of rhyme and writing in this piece and he seemed like the perfect person too write about. Glad you liked this...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Paul~Such a wonderful tribute to a great performer! This is a keeper for my library! I love the way he ended his show with "May God Bless"... and may God bless you Paul for this fantastic write. ~Teary-eyed hugs, Nancy~ ~ Summer can't be over... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nancy...Thanks for that lovely reply. He was a great performer. One of the most sincere people that was put here on earth. I loved his closing line also and how he would sweep out the spot light shining on the stage floor. So glad you enjoyed...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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