When The Circus Never Leaves Town

The circus is the only fun you can buy that is good for you. - Ernest Hemingway

life is a juggling act

a high-wire, balancing exhibition

no net

plenty to forget

fire eaters and sword swallowers

twisted contortionists

a blind fortune teller

lots of monkees and a few lions

three rings under a big top

without the cotton candy

the tights skin tight

pagliacci nowhere in sight

Author's Note

"You know how the tightrope guy at the circus wants everyone to believe his act is an art, but deep down you can see that he's really just hoping he makes it all the way across?" - Jodi Picoult

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

You boldly go where I wouldn't think of going, and make the verses leap from the screen. This is extraordinary writing, Pete. One I wish I had written. Wait. Did I say that out loud?

[Pete]

hmm, interesting. perhaps part of it's allure is how much it does relate to life. you're too kind. hope all is okay with you - if not then listen to some music and turn that frown around.

[ETERNITY]

I was buzzing along . . .
Till that final line!
I try to research what I don't know.
Pagliacci?
What did you do?
Just kidding. I thought it all was awesome, though I wondered...

[Pete]

live and learn. remember, it only seems like an eternity.

[ETERNITY]

Touche'.....

[Amanda Reynolds]

I love all of this but as I start my day sometimes your line, "no net" really rings true. Thank you for this.

[Pete]

lol, well there certainly are plenty of bozos, that's for sure. thanks for sharing and not being afraid to, "step right up".

[Arundass TP]

Sure, we all are part of the circus. Nicely written poem

[Pete]

... and the older i get, the bigger it gets ...