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Two Heads Better than One

I walked the high wire for all to see
There wasn’t even a net ‘neath me
     It gave folks some chills
     I never had spills
Till a twister rolled in; I flew free

The big tent collapsed and caused panic
As I hung in air -- sort of static --
     The crowd had dispersed
     Good grief, how I cursed
As the twister took leave, I grew manic

More than a hundred feet I did fall
Got caught in the fortune teller’s shawl
     Our careers went on
     Though the tent is gone
A two-headed lady we are called


*Entry for David William’s “Circus” contest.  

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  1. Date: 5/20/2012 9:14:00 AM

    special cheers to you for the win, carolyn... :) huggs!

  1. Date: 5/19/2012 4:01:00 PM

    Yikes, glad it's make believe ;) Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

  1. Date: 5/19/2012 11:02:00 AM

    Love that last line. Fun. Congrats.

  1. Date: 5/19/2012 10:53:00 AM

    Congratulations on your big win in David William's contest, " Circus ". A hilarious Limerick written with style and humor. How was the fishing trip, Carol? I hope you had fun. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the 8th placement in your contest. Have a blessed Sunday. Hugs, Andrew.

  1. Date: 5/19/2012 7:49:00 AM

    Congratulations on your placement in David's "Circus" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 5/19/2012 4:11:00 AM

    Amusing... and congrats... Terry

  1. Date: 5/19/2012 3:28:00 AM

    Carolyn congrats on your win, very entertaining..David

  1. Date: 5/10/2012 8:55:00 AM

    Your writing is priceless in style, content and humor. This was so much fun to read. Kathy

  1. Date: 5/2/2012 5:56:00 PM

    Yes I could see the siamese jam session became a circus blessing. I think. Smile. Love it, Agape, Moses

  1. Date: 4/29/2012 8:04:00 PM

    LOL! : ) Too much fun! Good luck in David's Contest, Carolyn! Ruben.

  1. Date: 4/29/2012 11:29:00 AM

    lol, a sure winner here, Carolyn

  1. Date: 4/28/2012 4:06:00 PM

    Hey Carolyn my friend how are you? Hope that your health is better I pray for you each day along with my wife, this poem was as usual very good, struggling to get my book published every time I get close the devil comes up with another block, but I'll keep plucking, going on a radio station in New Hampshire next month, would you like me to say something about your poetry? I will if you allow me, your a great poet in my eyes and the Lords so what do you say? Ok? or not ok. God bless bob

  1. Date: 4/28/2012 3:20:00 PM

    To maintain the LIMERICK flow through three verses of an interconnected story takes some doing! Well done, Carolyn! Best wishes, Keith

    Devonshire Avatar Carolyn Devonshire Date: 4/28/2012 3:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you, Keith. It's nice to have you back, my friend. I hope things are going better for you and your family. Love, Carolyn
  1. Date: 4/28/2012 2:42:00 PM

    That was quite a fall, and quite a shawl! You are so good at limericks. I can't write one to save myself. Love, daver

  1. Date: 4/28/2012 7:15:00 AM

    A great story in Limerick!Enjoyed.

  1. Date: 4/28/2012 3:27:00 AM

    What an imagination you have, Carolyn. It's nice to see you writing, again! God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann

  1. Date: 4/27/2012 6:58:00 AM

    Hi Carolyn, This was great! I enjoyed it very much ...Samia

  1. Date: 4/26/2012 4:57:00 PM

    Smile! Cute story you have stirred here Carolyn, enjoyed your tall tale, luv vie

  1. Date: 4/26/2012 4:43:00 PM

    A fun action filled limerick, I enjoyed reading it.God bless you, Hugs!Erich

  1. Date: 4/26/2012 4:36:00 PM

    Such neat fun to read Carolyn, a real problem you have going here till the last line that wraps it up with great style.

  1. Date: 4/26/2012 4:13:00 PM

    LOL! Laughter is such good medicine and you have given quite a dose with this piece!! love it! I love limericks! Best wishes in the contest! And I LOL about the Knight...not one yet, but I will make certain he has a brother ;) big hug--much love,deb