Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Circus World

The children saw the glory and the fame
   The high-wire acts of aerial bravery
Adults could see the hang-dog looks and shame
   We knew the truth, performers' misery

Behind the scenes they rued the life they led
   Uneducated, soulless, barren bred
The endless road, no place to call a home
   The circus over, once again alone

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Arturo Michael August 21, 2019 at 9:53 AM That's life... some must perform others must do what they must...a good management tactic is required in all circumstances... Gershon Wolf August 21, 2019 at 11:50 AM Very interesting take on this one, my friend. You're right. One has to be able to manage the hand he/she is dealt! Thanks, Arturo. Best wishes, gw

Sandra Adams August 21, 2019 at 9:51 AM kind of like the fairmen and women, travel from town to town not having a place to call home or family...makes you wonder how many were rejected by all and took this lifestyle just to be around people and feel like they fit in somewhere! we never see behind the scenes... good write Gershon :) hugs Gershon Wolf August 21, 2019 at 11:49 AM Could be you're right about the original performers... What of the kids? Their lives are so restricted and so transient. Seeing the world isn't all it's cracked up to be... No place like home...although they never really have one. Thank you, as always, for your insights. :) gw

Caren Krutsinger August 21, 2019 at 12:33 AM I cannot imagine that life for myself, but imagine some of the children love it as much as other children despise it, right? Your empathy is wise. Gershon Wolf August 21, 2019 at 9:20 AM I think these circus kids realize that while they get to 'see the world,' they don't get to meet any 'normal kids' or participate in 'normal activities.' :) gw