Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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June 29, 2023 

Away In Contest ~ Sponsor: Jan Allison

Away In a Circus

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 July 31, 2023 at 7:49 PM Hilarious, Lin! Congrats on your top win! Blessings, Kim M. Lin Lane August 1, 2023 at 3:15 AM Thanks very much, Kim.

Christuraj Alex July 31, 2023 at 7:38 PM This a very interesting writing on lion-taming. Congratulations! Lin Lane August 1, 2023 at 3:14 AM It is a bit out of the norm, but with good intentions. Thanks, Chris.

Terry Flood July 31, 2023 at 11:54 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 August 1, 2023 at 3:14 AM LOL Terry, that's exactly the kind of comment I'd expect from you, and it's pretty funny. Thanks!

Beryl Edmonds July 31, 2023 at 11:44 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 August 1, 2023 at 3:13 AM Thanks a lot, Belle.

Jan Allison July 31, 2023 at 8:01 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 August 1, 2023 at 3:13 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 July 2, 2023 at 3:04 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 July 3, 2023 at 2:56 AM ha ha Gary. I trained those lions, so they knew what they were doing. Gary Radice July 2, 2023 at 3:53 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 July 2, 2023 at 3:34 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 July 1, 2023 at 7:27 AM to be eaten by a lion would seem to be painful Lin Lane July 2, 2023 at 3:30 AM oh ouch! Yes, Frederic, I'm sure it was a painful death. Thanks for reading me and leaving a comment.

Tania Kitchin June 30, 2023 at 1:22 PM Lin, ha ha, a great poem and picture, enjoyed! Lin Lane June 30, 2023 at 3:10 PM Lol Tania the boys like. Thanks. .

Mark Koplin June 30, 2023 at 11:43 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 June 30, 2023 at 12:25 PM Yeah sure to read, and I’m reading you perfectly. Thanks for visiting today, Mark.

Victor Buhagiar June 29, 2023 at 10:27 PM I was always in awe at your sublime poems, afraid to comment. This one Lin is captivating. So imaginative. Lin Lane June 30, 2023 at 5:40 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 June 29, 2023 at 6:09 PM I admit it's a circus. Lin Lane June 30, 2023 at 5:38 AM I turned it into a madhouse! Thanks, John.

David Kavanagh June 29, 2023 at 12:15 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 June 29, 2023 at 2:08 PM Lol. You do what ya gotta do. David Kavanagh June 29, 2023 at 12:31 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 June 29, 2023 at 12:25 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 June 29, 2023 at 11:59 AM Funny poem. Love the last stanza. Lin Lane June 29, 2023 at 12:19 PM Thanks very much, Jay.

Paula Goldsmith June 29, 2023 at 11:52 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 June 29, 2023 at 11:54 AM Funny, how life works out sometimes. I detest clowns, so I'd never have joined a circus. lol Thank you, Paula.

Jan Allison June 29, 2023 at 10:39 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 June 29, 2023 at 10:50 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.