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The Clown

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Sometimes poets tell a story
Sometimes they leave you guessing
The writing is cathartic
Like slowly melting snow.. de-stressing

Look closer and you'll find a muse
The Irish poets used them
Or maybe just artistic views
From paupers shoes to diadem

Who knows where inspiration can be found
From bland to fleeting moment
Where grubby urchin can be crowned
The pauper turning solvent

Life's circus has it's highs and lows
Sometimes up, then down
We want heroic. Lion tamer..
But ending up being clown

A poet's lot is heartache
A poet's lot is joy
We pour out hearts so wordy;
Grammatically deploy

A cavalcade of inner love
A waterfall of pain
It's time to stop, I know it is but
This circus rides again

Copyright © Sam Scott | Year Posted 2023

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I Am Anaya Date: 9/26/2023 11:23:00 AM In the eyes of the beholder, is thou beauty a matter of personal opinion, as is the way each reader interprets each unique poem. You've captured me with your clever rhyme, a belated congratulations on your win, Sam! I Am Anaya ~Welcome! Login to Reply Sam Scott Date: 9/26/2023 11:48:00 AM What a lovely turn of phrase Anaya, so poetic a reply I have rarely enjoyed. Than you. I am blessed :)

Susan Manley Date: 9/26/2023 7:42:00 AM We are the hero in our own stories, so we don't feel like the fool. And poetry is the allegory we use to reflect our moods. Its simple yes, sometimes in jest, we weave the words away. But the truth is we just want to be heard and we use the written word to capture our hearts content. I like your words Login to Reply Sam Scott Date: 9/26/2023 11:49:00 AM Thank you Susan:))