I Am Anaya Poet Dramatic Verse

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And now presenting the one and only side show ~ it’s the tears of a clown that’ll blow, your mind—Poet

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Tears Of A Clown

Masquerading neath bitter angst,
nobody loves this neurotic 
Sympathize—empathize with me
pleading, bleeding, but no one listens           
Though, pleasing is the clown 
with Infectious Grooves
with an unbridled force of his own inertia
with Suicidal Tendencies
Led headed, heavy metals
        P-o-i-s-o-n-i-n-G
‘Round goes a captive carousel
along with a frightened knight
Riding in his demented, distorted cell
donning his showy suit of armor 
Skewed—an unnatural high—mortified 
when in a—sunken low
blending in, the psyche trips  
Blood red smears quivering lips 
Cobalt blue on the eyes
transparent tears cake-up
Pearly white covers sallow skin
Makeup camouflages a face
invisible, leaving no trace
of what’s real and what’s not
Can’t hide, hide, hide!
Though smiling wide
the tears of a clown,
jagged, razor sharp
Like daggers reaching out
digging deeply into  his enemies  heart,
through the voices that Kiss
distant noises, don’t you dread?
Audioslave ~ release what emerges,
cease the rollercoasting, ride the waves
Tension strapped around your neck,
an Iron Maiden's necklace bounds, drowns 
Lost tormented soul
still, desperation painted black
reeks in perspiration
Perform!  In Central Park
He who has no options,
in dismay
One will love 
One will hate 
One can play
with his, Madness

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Duke Beaufort May 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM Anaya, I like the pictures and the descriptions you've composed. I mentioned to someone I thought Red Skelton was a funny clown-type actor. He was also a painter of clowns. He was featured on TCM in April and played funny characters of all kinds. Had a lot of amusing lines. The main clown we have now has quite the mess inside. Really sad and too bad he is such a wrecking ball. I Am Anaya May 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM I really would compose a clown poem of him, something more of a fit, not sure if I'm up to it. Lol these reflecting poems take a lot outta me. Whilst at the same time , the best time ever. Thanks for all the attention you gave my poems, you are so appreciated! Yes, so many talented clowns we pay tributes to. warm wishes

Paige Hind May 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM Intense and deep, love love the ending. the clown must be mad, I believe, how else could be survive?? I Am Anaya May 7, 2025 at 6:29 AM Ty, Paige!

Jay Narain May 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM the clowns wear happy mask, but theyb end up very sad and heartbroken. All the woman he loves, leave him alone. I Am Anaya May 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM Yes, there are many types of clowns indeed, yours is an Auguste clown, An auguste clown is a type of circus clown who usually wears battered ordinary clothes and is habitually maladroit or 'unlucky' !!

Yann Rolland May 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM some say clowns are the most saddest of men, it seem true, when you decide to do that, your portrait is brilliant, "enticing" images and words have a sweet week end I Am Anaya May 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM Yes, Yann, some may say they saved the best for last. I feel like this is the beginning of better things to come. xhugs ~ you as well