I Am Anaya Poet Verse

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^{Invented by Edward Ibeh: lines 1 to 15:} 

^{3,4, 2, 4,5,3,2,3,2, 3, 3,5,6,1,5}

^{no rhyme is required}

^{colored pencil drawing by Anaya}

Patrick

Step right up
come down below
welcome 
to the side show
  See rodeo clowns    
spiral down
tendrils 
twine around
Hobo
give us thrills 
break our hearts 
Star attraction there’s 
no sadder show revealed
Sure...
to tear you apart

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Anselmo Boles February 7, 2023 at 8:35 PM Beneath the mask, the well-painted face of one who is either filled with joy, sadness or deceit. Take your pick folks! So good Anaya! Reminds me of a song by Blue Magic entitled, "Sideshow"...ab I Am Anaya February 16, 2023 at 3:41 PM Anselmo, let the side show begin, step right on in! I was inspired by "Joker." Great oldie!

Susan Lawrence January 31, 2023 at 1:11 PM Anaya, I posted a recent blog note about Rico . Always the magical spirits with sad eyes and open hearts . Clowns encompass both dark and light . A joy to watch and sometimes sad as well . Hugs, Susan :) I Am Anaya January 31, 2023 at 4:33 PM Thank you for posting my tribute to Rico, Susan, he is missed. He won't be forgotten! Hugs ~Anaya

Paul Bell January 29, 2023 at 4:11 AM You either fear clowns or find them sad. Got to be the big feet. I Am Anaya January 31, 2023 at 7:51 AM Fun to paint, anyone can be painted as a clown!

Harry Horsman January 27, 2023 at 10:24 AM Not a fan of clowns, Anaya, but love the poem. Harry I Am Anaya January 27, 2023 at 11:39 AM I was inspired by "Joker" to paint clowns. I'm glad and honored to see you here, Harry, hope to see you for many more moons ~Anaya

Charles Messina January 26, 2023 at 4:57 AM Why do pictures of clowns smiling always seem so sad (lol) We need more Bozo's.. the only clown that actually ever made me smile :) Fantastic write, Anaya! I Am Anaya January 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM Because they are! I agree Bozo is the most famous clown in the world! I am honored for your visit and comment..

Gershon Wolf January 25, 2023 at 7:06 PM Ooh. You've nailed this one, Anaya! Nothing sadder than clown shows, methinks -- and the sad people who exist behind the make-up and the mask. Cheers, Gershon I Am Anaya January 26, 2023 at 6:28 PM It's all a performance, just like the smile on his face! I agree Gershon. Thanks for the visit, I am honored!

David Kavanagh January 25, 2023 at 2:14 PM Hey that’s some trippy clown you painted Anaya, side show Patrick would go down a treat at our Paddy’s day parade in Dublin, a very skilful imaginative piece, cheers David I Am Anaya January 25, 2023 at 5:54 PM Rodeo clowns jump in and save the cowboys, brave lifesavers! Thank you, David

Victor Buhagiar January 24, 2023 at 2:29 AM Clowns always give us a thrill. Great poem. I Am Anaya January 24, 2023 at 11:08 AM Rodeo clowns save the day and with their own creative act! Thank you, Victor, I am honored that you like my poem.