TRICKS OF LIFE

The world of magic

Darkness shrouds the room

flashlights propel in circles

audience of children

a magician with black top hat

on stage

               Silence

Magician launches his tricks

objects appear and disappear

in a flash

 

children’s eyes glued open

               Laughter

               Wonder

               Astonishment

               Query

               Screeches

               Squeals

 

The bewilderment of it all

children crave more

more, more, more

they clap in unison

the magician bows

and weeps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I would too dear Betty. The temptation of magic can steal our eyes and mind. I enjoyed the story in the poetry my dear friend. Thank you for sharing the entertaining poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John for a your very kind words!
Warmly, B🌷

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Betty.