Clowns In the Garden

Last night I bore a troubled heart
   And prayed the Lord His peace impart...

     And dreamt I then of fancy things
       Of angel's wings, and Queens, and Kings

Of pirate ships and maidens fair
   With emerald eyes and golden hair...

     Then, flying there on wings of thought
       Was quickened homeward sleeping brought

And woke instead to cold of morn
   With worries lurking still forlorn... 

     Then, while sipping coffee's wake
       Did by the garden respite take
 
And playing there I spied two fox
   like stooges wearing reddened locks...

     I prayed the Lord to spare my grief
       And woke today to comic relief!



                                   Timothy I. Brumley

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/15/2010 11:55:00 AM
Such a lovely write that is well deserving of its win in the contest, Tim. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/15/2010 8:59:00 AM
My congratulations Tim to you on your win in Constance ~ A Rambling Poet's contest "Scavenger Hunt". Love, Carol
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Date: 8/15/2010 8:51:00 AM
Congratulations Tim on your win. Agape, Moses
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Date: 8/15/2010 7:42:00 AM
Congrats Timothy on your winning poem in the Scavenger Hunt contest with this awesome write and wonderful win to enjoy this happy Sunday.. with luv.. in Italy..yeah..luv..
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Date: 8/14/2010 9:37:00 PM
Congrats on the win, Timothy
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Date: 8/7/2010 10:39:00 PM
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Date: 7/29/2010 4:54:00 AM
Excellent write that has rhyme and rhythm..I was drawn in and it held my attention with the great story told..Glad that you shared this one with us..Sara
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