bored by freaks

under the big top . . .

bored by freaks

and the sword swallower

giddy boys

crawl beneath the tent

to see the dancing girls

Author's Note

Publication credit: Ribbons: Journal of the Tanka Society of America October 2010

Graphic credit: Google Images

Reviews

[POETIC SOUL 2013]

i like this poem Its simplistic, yes reveals the human male nature of discovery of ones self during the time when those feeling awaken toward a girl. Also it could be taken in another manner how people are attracted by the bizarre and cant become desensitized by the "Freakish" All in all this is a reflective piece and definitely one to ponder.

[Joyce S. Greene]

You have written an impressive review, Jordan. I enjoyed reading it very much. Thank you so much for your very kind words.

[POETIC SOUL 2013]

your welcome.

[Tom]

Indeed. indeed, the little bounders !!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Yes, Tom, I guess they haven't learned their manners yet, have they? Thank you so very much for leaving your thoughts behind for me. I love to hear from you!

[Tom]

Likewise for me too Joyce!

[Clara]

What a great image.
Boys will be boys...

even when they become men!

Lovely write, Joyce!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Lola. Your encouraging words mean a lot to me.

[Sami Khalil]

Boys like toys and some toys can be swords that will injure them and others...A splendid poem...:)....................

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Sami, for reading my poem and leaving your thoughts behind. I really appreciate your reviews.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...Any time...:)........................

[Baby Ricochet]

I'm down with the dancing girls. That sounds like some kind of disease

[Joyce S. Greene]

Not a disease, BR, just boys being boys.Thanks for the read.

[MsJewel]

I've never been a fan of freaks and sword swallowers either - too bad there aren't tents with dancing boys!

:) Julie

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks for your very nice review, Julie. You might have to go to a nightclub for that! lol

[Lydia Shutter]

There is an air of youthful naughtiness in this one that is charming, Joyce. I liked it a lot. lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Lydi. Your very nice words mean the world to me.

[Latifa]

I love the shortness yet the meaning of this great piece

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Latifa. Your very encouraging review means the world to me.

[Latifa]

any time hon you worth it

[Jack...]

That's what I'd be looking at...very cool Joyce. Brings back some memories

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you for your review, Jack. It means a lot to me that you read and review my poems.

[wordman]

a good write and a good subject but you know it takes all kinds to make the world go round
we have a lot worse elements to deal with as well in which most is a lot worse

[Joyce S. Greene]

Just boyish mischief here, Ron. Nothing sinister at all. Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts behind. You know I value them highly.

[wordman]

I was just over dramatic lol my town was to small for big tops
Chickamauga,ga.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) I wish you could see the smile this has brought, Joyce! Boys will be boys, and you have given them a charming nod here!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Rita. Your review has made me smile, too. I really appreciate hearing your thoughts.