L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

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 August 23, 2022 at 9:28 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 August 23, 2022 at 11:18 AM You know, Caren, it sort of reminded me of that poem, "When I am old, I shall wear purple."

Robert Gorelick August 22, 2022 at 7:27 PM I love the circus, they're in-tents! Unlike clowns, your villanelle a high wire act! Robert L Milton Hankins August 23, 2022 at 7:33 AM Robert, thank you for your comment. I always enjoy hearing your thoughts.

Elizabeth Mccann August 22, 2022 at 3:39 PM I really enjoyed this. Very cleverly wrought1 Elizabeth L Milton Hankins August 22, 2022 at 4:19 PM Thanks so much, Elizabeth. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

Jenna Logan August 22, 2022 at 3:11 PM Milt, please reconsider. I've never liked clowns and they never make me smile. However, your Villanelle is excellently created. L Milton Hankins August 22, 2022 at 4:20 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.