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A Bowler Made of Down

I’m considering becoming a circus clown For clowns bring joy to others, it seems, And, I shall wear a bowler made of down. In the winter I will wear a velvet gown From a lectern I’ll share my wildest dreams I am considering becoming a circus clown. Folks will ask me to entertain all around My specialty will be inventing schemes, And, I shall wear a bowler made of down. For effect, I will sport a perpetual frown I shall wear the baggiest of denim jeans I am considering becoming a circus clown. As a gag, I’ll make a meaningless sound People will ask me what that noise means And, I shall wear a bowler made of down. For encores, I’ll say things most profound While perfecting my entertaining routines I am considering becoming a circus clown, And, I shall wear a bowler made of down. Written August 22, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/23/2022 9:28:00 AM

I like thinking of you doing this "Folks will ask me to entertain all around My specialty will be inventing schemes, And, I shall wear a bowler made of down." Lovely!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/23/2022 11:18:00 AM

You know, Caren, it sort of reminded me of that poem, "When I am old, I shall wear purple."

Robert Gorelick

Date: 8/22/2022 7:27:00 PM

I love the circus, they're in-tents! Unlike clowns, your villanelle a high wire act! Robert

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/23/2022 7:33:00 AM

Robert, thank you for your comment. I always enjoy hearing your thoughts.

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 8/22/2022 3:39:00 PM

I really enjoyed this. Very cleverly wrought1 Elizabeth

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/22/2022 4:19:00 PM

Thanks so much, Elizabeth. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

Jenna Logan

Date: 8/22/2022 3:11:00 PM

Milt, please reconsider. I've never liked clowns and they never make me smile. However, your Villanelle is excellently created.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/22/2022 4:20:00 PM

Thank you, Jenna. I'm sorry you've had bad experiences with clowns. I go all the way back to Clarabelle, so I have good memories of clowns. But, at my age, I suppose I should reconsider.