Jaymee Thomas Poet Quatern

Bedtime Circus

Each bedtime makes me a night-clown,  
Minty paste seltzers every tooth.  
Puppetry for sleep at sundown,  
Ends in a circus, dreams of youth.

Tamed at knee in dress of cotton,  
Each bedtime makes me a night-clown.  
Farce forgives day-gains ill-gotten,  
Hangs on bedpost the big-top crown.

Smile bones polished, no longer brown,  
Gaslights flicker, still, no romance.  
Each bedtime makes me a night-clown,  
Illusionist trick, sleepy trance.

Ticket prices have now been paid,  
The audience has been sat down.  
Soft as applause, my head is laid.  
Each bedtime makes me a night-clown.

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Susan Ashley December 4, 2023 at 6:22 PM Dear Jaymee, your vivid creative imagery possesses such an enchanting quality. I especially adore "Minty paste seltzers every tooth" and "Smile bones polished" - wow! I enjoyed the wonderful whimsy of your poetic expression. Congratulations for your excellent win in Joseph's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joseph May December 3, 2023 at 8:30 AM Congrats on your win Jaymee, Very nicely penned Jaymee Thomas December 4, 2023 at 12:25 PM Thank you for your kind words, Joseph. I'm never sure when I undertake an unusual topic / angle whether it will be well regarded. I was delighted to see it had placed - the form you chose for the contest was super interesting to work with, trying to fit all the syllables in just right. It was a lot of fun - thanks again!

David Fisher November 28, 2023 at 4:47 PM Such a creative write, and you write in a wonderful way. Jaymee Thomas December 4, 2023 at 12:28 PM That is such a lovely thing to say, David. Thank you. I really had to wrestle with this one to make it all come together. I sincerely appreciate the call out.

Daniel Turner November 27, 2023 at 4:45 PM I enjoyed reading this bedtime poem, Jaymee. Fun stuff. Jaymee Thomas December 4, 2023 at 12:29 PM Thanks, Daniel - and thanks for making another stop on my side of PS. I really need to get around more :)