The Nobility of the Clown

You make us laugh at the terror of life in a measured way,
Lets look think and react to new profanity,
Let's get jarred, the fool bows before the bard,
Because he knows life is hard,
He lives in perfect empathy...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tsiluma Avatar
October 6, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Nicely done Frederick! The ability to make people laugh in the face of tragedy...now that's a talent.
Brown Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 9:14 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer you today Frederick. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
Tshuwa Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 8:10 AM
this is beautiful, i needed to read more.
Neels Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 4:40 AM
Hi there Frederick, welcome to poetrysoup. I quite enjoyed your write this morning :) tc Wilma
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