Night At The Carnival

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'What the world loves is' Poetry Contest Sponsor- Nette Onclaud 6/25/2025

With the sky darkened and clear 
Atop the Ferris wheel 
Looking at the stars  
and seeing the moon... 
Smiling!

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/29/2025 12:27:00 PM

Back with my congrats on this super cute verse.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/29/2025 10:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun "Night At The Carnival" write. As a kid I loved riding the Ferris wheel. Now I will not get on one. Have a blessed day with your win................

Crystol Woods

Date: 6/29/2025 6:51:00 AM

Love the rhyme here and image! Wonderful! Xo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/26/2025 9:27:00 AM

I loved carnivals when I was young and this is a feel good poem. Sadly, I can't enjoy them anymore. I get sick going on more than one ride.

Gary Radice

Date: 6/26/2025 3:19:00 AM

Love this Charlie. A moment in time captured beautifully. The stars and moon makes the wheel's height insignificant in comparison but I loved that moment of contemplation. Perhaps both you and the moon were smiling? For the last 25 years Ive run a website about the history of parks and rides. Did you know The Ferris wheel made its debut in 1893 at Chicago. I used to love the ride at Blackpool UK and swinging the seat when it was at the top. My wife has never forgiven me. :) Cheers - Gary

Ink Empress

Date: 6/26/2025 2:47:00 AM

How beautiful, i could see through your descriptive word weaving dear charles, so good to see you after a long time: i find ferris wheels nice to look at and been on them couple of times altho i fear heights. Pleasure reading you today. Sending you light always

Maria Williams

Date: 6/25/2025 6:53:00 AM

Dear Charlie, such a lovely, peaceful moment — like a quiet smile from the universe. Good luck in the contest..Hugs

Charles Messina
Date: 6/25/2025 7:10:00 AM

Hello Maria, so nice to hear from you...Thank you so much... Hugs dear friend :)