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of corndogs and the ferris wheel
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of corndogs and the ferris wheel |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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The eyes of carnies never did bother me at all, I wished to have the freedom that they had bad reputations all of them knew it and they donned the skin of lesser-blest disabled men. I-knew-that-they-knew how to win; to beat the games we'd play-- they'd spin the wheel and bark: "All bets are placed!" They tapped their feet impatience feigned as their toes kept time and traced the ball to stop upon the space left uncovered by the coin. Yes, I do, still envy them, even with their gap-toothed grins - their yellow eyes with blotch-blood reams which bulge indulgences in gleam those bites of life that burst their seams as cauliflowered noses screamed evidence of death of dreams understanding "games are rigged" I shrugged my life away to them knowing that they would be gone... before the sun saw businessday-- I loved the honest con. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I love this and the honest con too. I think we shold send a few carnies to Washington to teach them how to run an "honest" con game. Ida |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You're almost spot-on, which is kinda like having the space next to the winner. *wince* I was thinking vaguely politically, although in the past and more locally, when La. citizens had a valid choice--A Nazi former KKK member, or the crooked Edwin Edwards whose informal campaign slogan was "Hold your nose and vote for me!" Ah...the good old days!  Thanks for playing--er, reading. *smile*  |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
By the pricking of my thumbs, in sodden shoes the morning comes... apologies A good read, although you perhaps left out the green spit and those "brave" remarks to nerdy-looking customers. Although, come to think of it, a carny blessed with a ferris wheel is almost big enough to be labelled a circus. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
evidence of death of dreams understanding "games are rigged" I shrugged my life away to them knowing that they would be gone... before the sun saw businessday-- I loved the honest con. the ending truly brings it to a close and tells us too you know..... very nicely written ma'am...and as always a pleasure to read with internal rhyme as well as great imagery... |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Same comment as Cpat Hair. This was a clever write. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
serenity blaze - now if the honest cons would go to DC, and show the unhonest cons how to be even somewhat honest, then perhaps we would be in a little better shape. Unfortunately, I don't believe the unhonest cons in DC will ever change... BC |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I Love this. You my dear seem to be able to write about anything and bring meaning to it. latearrival/jo |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
hi Karen...I'll have a corndog and stop atop the ferris wheel. You can see all over from up there.  |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
all we have left out here is carne asada..and the gap tooth vendors..well and a few ferrys wheels down socal way.. enjoyed your stuff ms k |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Uncle Carter was a carnie he was married to two women when he died Aunt Dolly buried him in Georgia Aunt Jewel had him dug up and buried him in Texas they both loved him so and I love the honest con and envy them too you have reminded me of old family tales Karen thank you |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
...REVIVE Pontchartrain Beach!!! Lets return History to the history. |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Amen to JWesley..! . . Serenity.. this was amazing.. truly your style is captivating. ~Amaryllis |
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