Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Rhyme

Do Fools Wear Crowns?

Do Fools Wear Crowns?

Is this love’s niche’?  Do we both care?
Me finding love with no bound, your heart elsewhere.   

Do fools wear crowns?

Is love amiss?  Dreams misconstrued?
One in whom sadness is found; one far removed.

Do fools wear crowns?
Life holds fate’s crowns.

Living on top— searching for more.
Happily glowing, with love never wanted before.                         

Seizing the limelight again watched by strangers who stare.
Poised, my face shines.  My heart is bare. 

Is your love sparse?  My yearnings sear.
I hoped your love brought what I sought; silly, I fear. 

Do fools wear crowns?
Think!  Life holds fate’s crowns.
Love’s smothered, I fear.

Music plays 8 

Is this our niche’?   Hope lost, my dear
Love without finding knows fate is too austere.

Do fools wear crowns?
I’m wearing the crown.
Hope hiding in tears.


© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
March 3, 2010

INSPIRED BY John Heck’s “STEPHEN SONDHEIM” poetry contest
MY CHOSEN SONG, is from the musical “A Little Night Music “Send in the Clowns” (Lyrics by 
Stephen Sondheim) –- LINKS TO THE TUNE:
TUNE =>  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5os4NFeKFFs
LYRICS=> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxLjpyA2rxQ

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Andrea Dietrich March 13, 2010 at 6:21 PM Hey I forgot to say , congratulations on your big win. Did you get some moolah? Luv,Andrea

Gerard Keogh Jr. March 13, 2010 at 5:25 PM Superbly thought out and executed , my dear. You should be proud! This ranks as one of your very best. Period. End of discussion. Revel in it. You did it! Regards, Gerard.

Carolyn Devonshire March 11, 2010 at 9:00 AM First place! Congratulations on your win with this awesome poem, Dane Ann! Love you, Carolyn

John Freeman March 10, 2010 at 5:31 PM Way to go Dane, you did good girl! Congratulations, on a job well done. Agape, Moses

Constance La France March 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM Congratulations, dear heart, on first place, with this lovely song, created by you... I just love it... Constance

Sean Kelly March 10, 2010 at 1:46 PM And well deserved , DA . A 1st class parody and well, well done ...

Carrie Richards March 10, 2010 at 11:48 AM Congratulations...what a great job, Dane Ann! Like John said....you nailed it!! Way to go!! :) Love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 10, 2010 at 11:30 AM Congrats on your first place win in John's contest.. a wonderful write .. and win .. for u to so enjoy.. luv.. Linda-Marie..

Andrew Crisci March 10, 2010 at 9:45 AM Congratulations on your first win, Dane!!!! I love this song, and I am singing it as I listen to the music. Your lyrics you created can be easily sung to the Sondheim's tune. I wish you more wins in the near future! God bless you. Enjoy your glory! Love and hugs, Andrew.

Corinne Curcio March 5, 2010 at 3:34 AM Perfection! I guess I didn't do my parody right! Oh I don't care :-) Yours is EXCELLENT and you followed the rules perfectly. Truly written in Sondheim's style. Best of luck

Andrea Dietrich March 4, 2010 at 7:16 AM Hey, Dane ann, it sounds like a take on "Everybody Plays the Fool (sometime)" I really enjoyed this. I think you did great with what you were given. I was singing along in my mind to that song's tune. YOu nailed it, hon! LUv, Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown March 4, 2010 at 4:41 AM I am so happy your poetry is among the poetry I am reading this morning Dane Ann. I wish you a day full of love and inspiration and the very best to you in the contest. Love,Carol