Fair grounds in December

Have you ever taken a walk

Through the fair gounds in December?

Seen snow on the ferris wheel

And the whole place is barren

The carousel not turning

Children not screaming and running

With sticky fingers 

And sticky faces

No ring toss, no PLINKO

The round up won't spin

It's a sad sad sight

No games to win

The train's been lockd up, 

The tracks a nightmare zone

Remembr hard enough and you may see

What the fair looks like when it's living

You'll see young couples, holding hands

Little kids lined up at the cotton candy stand

The whole place alive and aglow

But when the magic is gone

I don't want to go

Reviews

[devon]

A very nostalgic feel. I myself adore the fair, but I always end up feeling lonely by the end of the night because of all the adorable couples I see there and the fact that I'm always single. But the fair is very beautiful when it's all lit up and everything is moving along. The imagery given in your poem of the fairgrounds in the midst of winter is vastly different from the scene that awaits you when you normally go to the fair, and I think that's partially why this poem is so original and beautiful. The other reason for it's greatness, however, would have to be your skill. You are very talented!

:)

[Annabelle Lee]

Thanks!

[devon]

You're welcome!

[amarlaksh]

A good write. Please remember to correct "Remembr".

[Annabelle Lee]

will do, thanks

[Falling Leaf.]

I love going to the fair! Never been when it's deserted, though. Thanks for the trip!

[Annabelle Lee]

It makes me so sad to see jothing happening, though

[Falling Leaf.]

That's understandable. Makes you excited for fair season, though, right?

[Annabelle Lee]

of course!

[Baby Ricochet]

Nice poem. I love county fairs. I'm still a southern boy at heart

[Annabelle Lee]

thanks for the reveiw!!! I like the fair, too. I couldnt do anything this last summer, though cuz my ex boyfriend didnt like the fun rides