Squaring The Circle - Square Dance

Who said life was going to be fair?
Come on, let’s make this circle square,
Poor as church mice, bolder than brass,
Circle right then show me the cash.

We'll keep it underneath your hat,
But there’s no room to swing a cat,
They say the best in life is free,
So square this circle left like me.

Fair and square like they always say,
Fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay,
Money is round to go around,
London Bridge, now we all fall down.

The rain outside is cats and dogs,
Grandma just popped her dancing clogs,
Look this gift horse, right in the mouth,
Forward, back, now let’s journey south.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Richards Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Congratulations on your win, Martin, with this take on the contest. Regards, Suzette
Challender Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Thank you! Much appreciated :)
Woods Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Congrats on placing on the contest and for joining... so much support given to this gal on her first rodeo lol. Fav line..."let's make this circle square" <3 xo
Challender Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Glad you enjoyed it. Really enjoyed the crazy theme of this contest. I think everyone did. Hope you're back in the rodeo saddle soon :)
Greenhough Avatar
May 17, 2024 at 7:20 PM
A great poem. I like the way a square dance caller is combined with troubles of the present day. Words and thoughts are familiar in an obtuse slant that brings deep meaning to this poem.
Challender Avatar
May 21, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Hilda, so glad you like it. Well I must admit, I do love an obtuse slant :) Many thanks.
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