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When the Circus Comes To Town

All the kids will sure be running From every part of town With laughs and shouts aplenty When the circus comes to town. A marching band will hit the streets, The calliope will sound. Everyone will hear it When the circus comes to town. There’ll be elephants and lions With acrobats and clowns, Lots of fun for everyone When the circus comes to town. Large bales of cotton candy And peanuts by the pound, Corn dogs on a wooden stick When the circus comes to town. Oh Mama, is it bed-time yet? Please turn my covers down. I want to wake up early When the circus comes to town.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 11/12/2022 10:54:00 AM
We only got traveling carnivals where I lived when I was a kid. But it was pretty thrilling, all the same. I really like the flow and simplicity of this one, John.
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Date: 11/13/2022 6:55:00 PM
Glad you liked it, thanks for reading. John
Date: 3/22/2021 8:52:00 PM
Charming poem, John ~
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J. Summers
Date: 3/23/2021 3:12:00 PM
My brother and I mowed lawns and collected bottles to buy tickets. One of my great memories from childhood. Thanks for reading. John
Date: 3/7/2021 7:33:00 AM
A fun one. I was more of a Fare guy myself, loved the tilt a whirl and other fun rides.
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Date: 3/8/2021 1:34:00 PM
Nothing as fun as a good county or state fair. John
Date: 12/7/2020 11:41:00 AM
I want to go to a circus now.lol. Love it.thank you.simon
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Date: 12/8/2020 1:30:00 PM
After the parade my brother and I spent the day watching them set up. One of my best days ever. Thanks.
Date: 11/26/2020 7:13:00 PM
Yeah, Sigh. I sure remember those days when the circus time. Thanks for the golden memories! ~ Nostalgia Nut
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Date: 11/30/2020 9:20:00 AM
Glad you liked it, thanks for reading.
Date: 11/26/2020 12:09:00 AM
A delightful read J, I so remember the excitement of the circus coming to town. Well written... Belle
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Date: 11/26/2020 5:38:00 PM
Thanks for reading Belle. I was 10 when the circus came...a great summer.

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