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June 29, 2023

Away In Contest ~ Sponsor: Jan Allison

Away in a circus I’d lions to tame. Controlling the wild beasts Was my claim to fame. Lions were escaping, ‘Twasn't me they'd eat. Quickly, they ran past me Hunting for fresh meat. Acrobats were swinging. So were one guy’s nuts. Lions gobbled him up He was such a dumb klutz. The Big Top had fallen People screamed out loud! I nearly got trampled By the frightened crowd. I saw the clowns crying. Paint dripped down each face. I cracked my whip and said, "You’re such a disgrace!" Away from the circus I found more pleasure. Married a millionaire. A lady of leisure.

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Kim Merryman

Date: 7/31/2023 7:49:00 PM

Hilarious, Lin! Congrats on your top win! Blessings, Kim M.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/1/2023 3:15:00 AM

Thanks very much, Kim.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/31/2023 7:38:00 PM

This a very interesting writing on lion-taming. Congratulations!

Lin Lane
Date: 8/1/2023 3:14:00 AM

It is a bit out of the norm, but with good intentions. Thanks, Chris.

Terry Flood

Date: 7/31/2023 11:54:00 AM

I’d pay good money to see that performance, Lin. I sure hope that Lion didn’t have a nut allergy. Congrats on this top spot win. Terry

Lin Lane
Date: 8/1/2023 3:14:00 AM

LOL Terry, that's exactly the kind of comment I'd expect from you, and it's pretty funny. Thanks!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/31/2023 11:44:00 AM

Away in a circus I’d love to be, but a disaster I’m likely to be. Love this poem Lin, congratulations on your win in Jan’s contest

Lin Lane
Date: 8/1/2023 3:13:00 AM

Thanks a lot, Belle.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/31/2023 8:01:00 AM

what can I say Lin except this was absolutely fabulous, its such a shame the original contest was pulled but I have had such fun reading the entries and awarding top spots to those who entered the original contest, many congrats on your win. Shame I can no longer see the picture I recall it was hilarious!:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 8/1/2023 3:13:00 AM

Shameful, it was that Julia Ward flipped her contest theme after several poets had entered. You deserve kudos for re-birthing the original theme so new life was given to those poems. Thank you!

Gary Radice

Date: 7/2/2023 3:04:00 AM

What, with that ringmistress and those swinging acrobats, your circus poem is very 'intents' Lin. Now..where do I sign up? :) Cheers - Gary

Lin Lane
Date: 7/3/2023 2:56:00 AM

ha ha Gary. I trained those lions, so they knew what they were doing.

Gary Radice
Date: 7/2/2023 3:53:00 AM

Re: the poor acrobat come trapeeze artist..The lions were probably just keeping to a 'balanced' diet. :) ..start the car... Cheers - Gary

Lin Lane
Date: 7/2/2023 3:34:00 AM

She is a stunning beauty, Gary. I'll send you an application. We're in need of a new trapeze act, but I suggest you sign up for a different position. One of the last guys had a very nasty testicle moment... but NO clowns! lol Thanks for your comments.

Frederic Parker

Date: 7/1/2023 7:27:00 AM

to be eaten by a lion would seem to be painful

Lin Lane
Date: 7/2/2023 3:30:00 AM

oh ouch! Yes, Frederic, I'm sure it was a painful death. Thanks for reading me and leaving a comment.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/30/2023 1:22:00 PM

Lin, ha ha, a great poem and picture, enjoyed!

Lin Lane
Date: 6/30/2023 3:10:00 PM

Lol Tania the boys like. Thanks. .

Mark Koplin

Date: 6/30/2023 11:43:00 AM

I'm with David on his take of this lion tamer, Lin. Sometimes PS seems like a circus. Three rings of chaos at the same time. Win or not, your entry is easy on the eyes. I mean to read of course.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/30/2023 12:25:00 PM

Yeah sure to read, and I’m reading you perfectly. Thanks for visiting today, Mark.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/29/2023 10:27:00 PM

I was always in awe at your sublime poems, afraid to comment. This one Lin is captivating. So imaginative.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/30/2023 5:40:00 AM

Victor, never be afraid to express yourself to me. I am so appreciative of the many wonderful comments you’ve given my poetry over the years. Thank you.

John Loving Iii

Date: 6/29/2023 6:09:00 PM

I admit it's a circus.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/30/2023 5:38:00 AM

I turned it into a madhouse! Thanks, John.

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/29/2023 12:15:00 PM

Your photo is very distracting Lin, so I found it difficult to concentrate on the poem at hand, did you mention someone got their balls ripped off, Ouch! Madcap humour at its best and a very funny read, I’m heading off on holiday so probably won’t be around much over the next couple of weeks, but I’ll try checking in if I get a chance, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2023 2:08:00 PM

Lol. You do what ya gotta do.

David Kavanagh
Date: 6/29/2023 12:31:00 PM

You know I might just join the circus instead of going on holiday, I need a little taming after viewing that photo lol, thanks so much Lin!

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2023 12:25:00 PM

David, she is a beauty and you’re such a guy… thank goodness! Yep, those lions were on the prowl and since the man had them exposed the lions chomped. It was a testicular moment and a bloody mess. Enjoy every minute of your holiday. You will be missed~hugs!

Jay Narain

Date: 6/29/2023 11:59:00 AM

Funny poem. Love the last stanza.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2023 12:19:00 PM

Thanks very much, Jay.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/29/2023 11:52:00 AM

"Away in a Circus" you did go. Cute/funny ~ write/picture. So now you are a millionaire's wife. Lucky you. Have a great/fun day writing away in your mansion....................

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2023 11:54:00 AM

Funny, how life works out sometimes. I detest clowns, so I'd never have joined a circus. lol Thank you, Paula.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/29/2023 10:39:00 AM

OMG Lin where did you find my picture - I'm crying laughing here at your humorous poem . Doubt we will place but what a giggle . hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2023 10:50:00 AM

I took it when you went into that costume shop on the corner of Whippit Street and Big Top Lane. I'm feeling the same emotions that you are. I've no doubt we'll not be on that list since we've both been blocked for years. But... in the spirit of supporting contest sponsors, we've entered.