Clowns

Do you recall the song "Send In The Clowns" by Sinatra?

I reckon folks even heard it who reside in faraway Sumatra.

Long gone is famed Emmett Kelly who portrayed "Weary Willie",

And the great Red Skelton whose hilarious skits were so silly!

Alas, their likes will never be seen again in spacious circus tents,

Since movies and television have supplanted such events.

But hold on!  There is still a horde of clowns who entertain us!

The Congressional Clowns (many of whom are superfluous)!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 7/7/2021 12:19:00 PM
yep you sure got THAT right.
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/8/2021 6:29:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea, and its getting worser and worser as the days go by. Thanks as always for you support and encouragement - Bob H
Date: 6/27/2021 6:53:00 PM
Hello Bob … I was about to write this but you beat me to it. All they should do is dress up as clowns and we might be happier - thanks again Bob - Lindsay
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/28/2021 9:17:00 AM
Thank you, Lindsay! Please go ahead and compose a write about clowns - I know it would be much wittier than my meager effort. Always glad to hear from you - Bob H
Date: 6/27/2021 4:12:00 AM
Good one Bob, we've just had our health secretary resign, telling everyone to keep their distance and he was canoodling with one of his staff. Paparazzi caught him with his pants down lol. Tom
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/27/2021 4:54:00 PM
Thank you, Tom. I just read about your health sec'ty in the newspaper this morning. Yup, politicians are the same the world over it seems. If they would keep their lips and pants zipped, they'd avoid themselves a heap of trouble! Hope your week and all weeks to ensue go well for you - Bob H
Date: 6/26/2021 6:35:00 PM
This is great, Bob! I especially like the ending! Blessings, Kim M
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/27/2021 4:55:00 PM
Thank you Kim for your kind comments and your continual support and encouragement. Best to you - Bob
Date: 6/26/2021 4:08:00 PM
I know the respectable clowns you mentioned. Yesterday's clown was Harris at THE NEW ELLIS ISLAND..elPaso? Doing a Michael Jackson wearing one glove...only in black ? El Paso was the wrong place. God help our country, POets here don't even know John Denver. I try to keep that in mind, but am learning, Clowns..a great title and subtle.i know what you mean. Off to watch Le Rally. Pangie xx
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