By: Cedric McClester

Though they pulled their poles
Out of the ground
The circus apparently
Never left town
Reminders of it
Are still all around
And occasionally
You can see an errant clown

But the clown never once
Made me laugh
See I’d walk away
When he crossed my path
How many times?
I’ve yet to do the math
But I think about it
While I’m taking a bath

I’ve done my research
And here’s what I’ve found
They can’t cheer me up
When I’m feeling down
I see no purpose for
For them being around
And I know to children
How this must sound

But I’ve put away
My childish things
Cuz I’ve lived my life
Inside of three rings
Now I’m looking towards
What tomorrow brings
Hopefully peace of mind
Among other things












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