Clowning Around-..Not!

The boy was only four years old
but he’d watched Scoobey Doo
Seen them chase many a monsters
who’d escaped at the zoo.

The October sun was soon down.
His parents day was through.
His Mom had hand sewn his costume
SHE thought he looked real cute!

The boy was only four years old
but even small men new;
you didn’t stop the mean monsters
as a clown at the zoo!

In many stripes of red and white
a white ruff at his neck;
he thought of Shaggy and Thelma
and monsters soon on deck…

The boy was only four years old
HE can make a RATTLE!
So, he ran into the kitchen
for an empty soda bottle.

A few small stones dropped down the neck
some yarn made it dangle
and he’d made a fine hoodoo charm
and bring it to battle!

He’d seen Shaggy fighting zombies
witch doctors in their day.
He’d watched Scoobey scare the monsters
He knew just how to play!

Frankenstien and Dracula 
frightened kids in his line 
but when they came to that cute clown
HE scared THEM you’ll find!

He shook his homemade hoodoo charm
and watched them skedaddle
cause theirs nothing quite so frightenin’ 
as a MAD CLOWN with a rattle!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 11/21/2010 4:42:00 AM
This is a great piece Deborah. Many congratulations on your super win.
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Date: 11/20/2010 8:32:00 PM
Wonderful rhyme, Sara. Congrats on your 1st place win! Dan C
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Date: 11/20/2010 5:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 11/20/2010 3:27:00 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Deb
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Date: 11/20/2010 1:22:00 PM
Cute story, Deb. Congratulations on taking first place in the contest! Would you believe I never saw Scooby Doo? Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/20/2010 12:52:00 PM
Congratulations on your big win in the contest. I am not as hep as that youngster, i no nothing of Scooby Doo but you did a good job with him. Love, Joyce
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Date: 11/20/2010 11:40:00 AM
Super congrats Debbie on your first place win in Paula's contest.. an exceptional entry luv.. enjoy your top spot ..Happy Thanksgiving Day...luv..
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Date: 11/20/2010 10:29:00 AM
Nothing like turning a ballad into a terrific Halloween poem....only you could do it so well, with fun and humor and delight! Clever you....Hooray for your win!!
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Date: 10/17/2010 9:15:00 AM
OMG!!! You're not kidding lady!!! And good for him! LOL! Nothing creepier than a clown in my humble opinion. Those were the good old days, eh. This is one great poem/story. Love it!! Happy Halloween to you and me anyway....somehow : )). xoxoxoxo
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Date: 10/13/2009 1:37:00 PM
cute and hilarious! :)
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Date: 10/9/2009 1:31:00 PM
This is delightful, Deb. Congratulations on your WIN! I would never tangle with a MAD CLOWN, rattle or not! Love and hugs, Robin
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Date: 10/8/2009 1:00:00 AM
Hi Deb, Very creative and entertaining Ballad. congratulations on your win in Carol's contest. Love, Lainie
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Date: 10/2/2009 12:05:00 PM
Clever writing, and fun to read! Congrats on your poem placing in the contest, Debbie!! Love Carrie
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Date: 10/2/2009 11:33:00 AM
Deborah, congratulations on your success in the contest...Raul
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Date: 10/2/2009 9:13:00 AM
Congratulations and thank you for taking part in my contest Deborah. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/19/2009 8:13:00 AM
This is so much fun to read, I love it! You are very talented. Thanks for your comments Jdawn
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Date: 9/18/2009 5:56:00 PM
what a pleasure to read this poem,it made me giggle Deb..what a naughty little angel,sweet indeed--Charma
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Date: 9/16/2009 9:51:00 AM
Ok everyone very funny! It was my SON! LOL me I was such a sweet girl..too sweet for my on well being! Light & Love
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Date: 9/16/2009 8:37:00 AM
You must have been a fiesty little kid growing up!!! A bit of the devil, huh??? Cute poem!!!
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Date: 9/16/2009 6:45:00 AM
Deborah, thank you for entering my contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/16/2009 6:42:00 AM
Very impressive work. I can just see the little monster I mean sweet little clown. Sara
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