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What Is a Clown

What is a Clown?

what is a clown?
mystery and ambiguity 
the crying face that makes us smile
the joy that lasts but for a while
masquerader of lies 
attempting temporary misdirection of sadness
desire for journey into the surreal
entertainment for a child
repulsive, distorted image of humanity
momentary escapism
jester
fool
scapegoat
endless anything which is impossible
and laughter born by mockery.

5/16/19

The Smile at the Foot of a Ladder Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: craig cornish 9th

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Craig Cornish Date: 5/23/2019 2:25:00 PM So very true Janis, thank you for your winning entry. Login to Reply Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 5/23/2019 5:44:00 PM Thanks for the placement craig. I did not think it would catch on. Great contest idea. I thought a lot about clowns and they have never amused me.

P.S. Awtry Date: 5/23/2019 9:35:00 AM Excellent poem, Janis! I especially like the line: "attempting temporary misdirection of sadness"--Congratulations :) Login to Reply Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 5/23/2019 5:45:00 PM Like I told craig, I don't care for clowns although I know it is an art. I have never thought anything was funny about a clown.

John Hamilton Date: 5/23/2019 9:05:00 AM Interesting take on the contest Janice, congrats on a fine placement! Login to Reply Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 5/23/2019 5:46:00 PM Thanks John. I just don't like clowns.