Inside the Sideshow Tent

Inside the sideshow tent were such wonders to behold. I believed every come-on the sleazy carney tried-- “Come, see a woman covered in snakes,” the barker cajoled, “Witness the wedding of a groom and his tiny midget bride.” I believed every come-on the sleazy carney tried-- “See the man who transforms a wax statue into gold.” “Witness the wedding of a groom and his tiny midget bride.” The exotic wonders of the world were about to unfold. “See the man who transforms a wax statue into gold.” “You will not believe what you will see inside!” The exotic wonders of the world were about to unfold. I drank in the blather, believing it was all bona fide. “You will not believe what you will see inside!” “Come, see a woman covered in snakes,” the barker cajoled, I drank in the blather, believing it was all bona fide. Inside the sideshow tent were such wonders to behold. written May 26, 2021