I guess this is where the freaks go

where the lights go down

and the show goes on

“ladies and gents”

said the man with the top hat

his face half in the shadows of the tent

he never showed his left side of his face.

he told the crowd to enjoy the show

and don’t go.

i never second thought his choice of words

only that i gave me the shivers

the spotlight hit the acts

everyone sitting in amazement

the end came slow

the horror in the air

no one spoke

no one moved

that is when i promised myself

i would never go to another freak show again