Kevin Shaw Poet Rhyme

Poor Circus Clown

Obadiah Slim, poor Circus Clown,
Always so sad, when the show came to town.
Wide painted smile and ruddy red nose,
Soaked to the skin by a rogue fire hose.

Falling off stilts, cream pie in his face
Wishing to dance, perform with some grace.
Chased by a man, dressed up as a bull,
Foam in his pants, till his trousers got full.

Mummy and Dad, Kids laughing out loud,
A sad little Joker who delighted the crowd.
Under painted smile, was hidden a frown,
Obadiah Slim the poor Circus Clown.

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David Walker June 15, 2022 at 1:22 PM Kevin, I Love this poem! Well constructed and emotionally effective. Great Job!

Leigh Stephenson July 28, 2018 at 4:10 AM Kevin I love this! :-) x Kevin Shaw July 29, 2018 at 4:24 PM Thanks Leigh, He wanted to be a dancer but ended up a clown. It epitomises a man behind a mask xx

Charles Messina March 9, 2018 at 3:06 PM Hey Kevin, you hit all cylinder's on this one. Very nice, I pictured it exactly that way. All the best, Charlie Kevin Shaw March 9, 2018 at 4:05 PM Thank you Charlie for your kind words, regards, Kevin

Sandra Haight October 15, 2017 at 10:16 AM Kevin, your poem is very touching. We never know about the real person behind the clown's face...in the circus, and real life too. Congratulations on your fine placement on this short list of winners. Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden October 13, 2017 at 10:50 PM This is melancholy and charming, Kevin, and I enjoyed it very much - congrats on your win! Reminds me of a favorite song by Gino Vannelli called "The Joker's Wild" about a love-lorn court jester.

Michelle Waters October 13, 2017 at 9:21 AM I love the music of this poem so much that I read it aloud at least five times this morning. Kevin Shaw October 13, 2017 at 10:53 AM Thank you so much, Michelle, I am glad you like it, kind regards, Kevin xx

Pat Adams September 12, 2017 at 5:30 PM This is very good! An interesting slightly sad story with excellent rhyme and cadence. Well done!......Pat

Anisha Dutta September 2, 2017 at 10:58 PM Standard example as bittersweet. Really inspired to make an attempt. Love Kevin Shaw September 4, 2017 at 10:19 AM Thank you, I hope you feel inspired to enter my contest, regards, Kevin

Andrea Dietrich September 2, 2017 at 8:22 PM Oh, Kevin, this is sure a good example for us of bittersweet. Hoping this will inspire me now to write something. Love this! Kevin Shaw September 4, 2017 at 10:20 AM Thanks, Andrea. I am sure you will come up with a beauty, regards, Kevin

Kim Rodrigues September 1, 2017 at 6:08 PM Excellent through and through! Kim

Jan Allison August 31, 2017 at 12:47 PM Your final stanza packs a punch so many folks wear a smile yet they are truly sad individuals. Great example to inspire us for the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France August 30, 2017 at 7:34 AM Kevin, I was very touched by your poem, and agree this is very often true in life. A wonderful example for your contest. Hope I can write something worthy.

Robert Pettit June 6, 2017 at 4:42 PM If he was a clown in the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus, he has a big reason to be sad. He and all of his coworkers are now unemployed. Impressive write.