Arthur Vaso Poet Light Verse

The Clown Who Killed Himself

His smile was painted on
His soul was drained of life’s essence
Into the ring he performed
Magical was his smile
He performed to the world
And the world laughed
As he cried inside
For later would come
Bloody hell
And flow it would
The crowds went home
To the comforts of love
The clown stayed on
Tormented in darkness
As the blood flowed
He found his peace

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Punnia Viswan Bhatia November 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM awww....soo very sad :(( ~ a weeping 7~ Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 10:53 AM Thank you so much, I will have to find a way to make you smile now!

Cherl Dunn December 6, 2013 at 6:37 PM Clowns ware a mask this is so true, and most people think they live in a world of laughter but behind the mask their is a human being whom must have love and laughter in his life. This write is lovely and sad at the same time. i enjoyed seeing behind this clowns mask and wish the ending was happier. cheri Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 10:53 AM Thanks Cherl, I missed the comments on the poem, so its a belated thank-you :) hugs

Eileen Manassian April 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM Full of a depth of emotion that is compelling. Lovely write! Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 10:52 AM Thank you so much Eileen, somehow I missed answering comments on this poem!

Seren Roberts April 14, 2013 at 9:35 AM well done my friend...Seren Arthur Vaso April 14, 2013 at 9:36 AM Thank you, however I have to confess, I had some excellent help!!!