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Inspired by a scene on "Little House on the Prairie"

she hears the cheering, the big drums, the cymbals and daddy’s narrative. …hears the crowd’s laughter, the clown’s are after. her heart beats rapidly at the possibility that the pail could contain confetti or water …the blind muses. she sees what she calls gray, the big elephant on parade. she’s so high on a tightwire - she exhales clouds. she sees more than the audience. she breathes the embodied-air of excitement.

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Date: 5/1/2025 5:15:00 PM
Beautiful, beautiful work. So very honest love "he pail could contain confetti or water"
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Date: 5/1/2025 12:02:00 PM
"The Circus Narrative" is a creative/fun write. Have not been to a circus in many years but always enjoyed it. I enjoyed reading this one. "Good Luck" Have a fun day writing away.............
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/1/2025 2:26:00 PM
Thank you, Paula!
Date: 5/1/2025 11:22:00 AM
I always liked the circus. Your poem brings back memories.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/1/2025 2:26:00 PM
Thank you, Hilda!

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