The Circus With Yellow Clown/ 1967/ Marc Chagall
THANKS TO TESS, at Magpie Tales. Another intriguing challenge!
THE MIDNIGHT CLOWN
I did it well,
play the fool
in your wit's grasp,
mistook that pale aura
for gold.
Just because
you had a winning grin,
I assumed tender roots
entwined your heart.
But even children fear
the midnight clown,
pinch their eyes shut,
against the wicked jig
that sways a hip.
Not honey on the tongue
but gritty sand.
You prance,
come dance with me,
let's have some fun.
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21 comments:
But even children fear
the midnight clown,
pinch their eyes shut,
against the wicked jig
that sways a hip....
nice...not all smiling faces are real you know...nor the charms of a snake...
Hi Brian-
Bright and early..not all smiling faces..boy, do I know that...I'm a makeup artist!!! Thanks so much!!
Gritty indeed! thanks.
OH, "pinch their eyes shut' had me closing my eyes! real and imagined clown...wonderful!
Very expressive, nicely done.
I love how you begin by deeply romancing the situation and then turn the direction of considerations, to the dark evil side, but eventually wind up on a fun date! That's some skillful development, Lyn! Thanks for sharing. =D
Hi izzy-
Thanks for stopping by and for your comment...
Hi Blue Sky Dreaming-
I sort of scared myself, too...thanks!
Hi Tigerbrite-
Thank you..didn't really know where this was going..glad I went!!
Hi Linda-
I meant to take this on a scary journey..glad you saw some fun at the end! Thanks..
As a full fledged adult, I will not be afraid ~ dance with me, Clown!
Hi Helen-
Oh, it's OK to be afraid..I am!!Thanks..
Ah, the midnight clown - brilliant observation...
Ahh this quicksilver smiling character is difficult to pin down , very elegantly described, tour encounter with him !
I love love love against the wicked jig that sways a hip...
And the fool became wise! Great write.
Anna :o]
Hi Tumblewords-
Thank you...so grateful for your kind words!
Hi Kutamun-
Thank you..I did enjoy trying to pin him down!!
Hi hyperCRYPTICal-
Thanks, Anna..as long as we learn!!
Hi Tess-
Thanks again for opportunities...love ya!!
Excellent dark write!
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