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martiniat8
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since 2003-06-21
Posts 897
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

0 posted 2009-12-15 10:35 AM




I've always said,
I've always said...

"the best comedians are the saddest of people"
because if they can't make themselves laugh,
if they can't laugh at themselves,
well then, what's the point

that's why clowns
clowns paint their faces
so sad
for their own reflection

laughter at the face of despair

taking such time
such artistry
in the detail
on a masterpiece
of a face

of the truth inside
wearing for all the world to see
on the outside

and those that paint on a smile
well, that's just as reflective of their truth

but oh that sad one
is wearing his frown
for all the world to see

laughing at his antics
but the tears don't need painting
can't you see

© Copyright 2009 Kenneth Bradley Smith - All Rights Reserved
SlowlyFallAway
Member
since 2008-08-29
Posts 279
North Carolina
1 posted 2009-12-15 03:25 PM


"but the tears don't need painting"

perfect.

ninjawild
Junior Member
since 2009-08-11
Posts 33
u.s. army
2 posted 2009-12-16 03:35 AM


i truely like the way you make the reader sum up all the things they try to hide from even there closest of friends to only have the thought of opening up and smileing at it.. taking what ashames you into hiding from your social life and laughing it away.. i dont like clowns, and to be honest, i was skeptical at first to read about clowns.. but im glad i did.. i enjoyed reading this.. totally not what i expected..

..wisdom comes from the better choices of stupidity..
..curiosity is above all the best teacher..

The Lady
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634
The Southwest
3 posted 2009-12-19 10:20 PM




very well done!


2islander2
Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825
by the sea
4 posted 2009-12-23 12:47 PM


very observant and specially true, clowns are apart people. Thanks for the poem.

yann

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