Carnival Poems - Poems about Carnival

Under the inky façade of the night sky, With reluctant steps, I joined the stream of men Flowing to the place of the great celebration. A huge crowd was already there in the temple premises. Its vicinity was bursting with colour and flashing lights. The young and the old, clad in festal attire, With fire in their hearts and festive...

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Carnival nights make the child-in-me delight vibrantly in freedom bliss bask unmindfully midst colors of varied hues create magical time of beautiful wonders transforming chaotic world into marvelous haven. Awesome kaleidoscopic moments grasp me around engagements, indeed radiant midst life turning oblivious from grim reality bringing sheer laughter of amazement-joy. Viewing the sights at exuberant perspective carnival attractions invite me toward attentiveness-bliss joining rides midst...

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We hit the fair gate at half-past eight, The sky lit up like candle lit birthday cake. Fairy floss blew from hand to mouth to hair, As the Ferris wheel spun; wild dreams in air. I won a teddy bear, lost the heel of left shoe, Fumbled the ring toss, knock-'em-downs too. Screamed on the ghost train; yelled out loud, Rode the...

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We two chose a night out on our first date joining street Carnival on procession. All were in festive mood to celebrate from some...

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The Funhouse Mirror's Truth The air was sweet with cotton candy, bright and pink, a whirlwind of laughter before I could even think. My little brother's eyes were wide with pure delight, My twin sister's hand was wrapped so very tight. My mother's gentle smile, my father's hand in line, all in a world I could no longer call mine. We...

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We walk, hand in hand , we talk ~ cotton candy and caramel apples, music, rides and fanfare, sounds of joy and laughter in the air. Let the festivities commence: flashing lights and chaos, screams and giggles, rides and arcade games. The carnies are hyped up with their wiles and guiles to entice us in all ways. Summer is not complete 'til we’ve had our fun at...

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And the music played. So glad we stayed. Lights flashing so bright, As day turns to night. On the roller coaster- wind in your hair, Games to win a plush bear. They let the Ferris wheel stop, Right when we were at the top. Such a great view. Falling in love with you. And the music played. So glad we stayed. The ghost train where all the...

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The joyful moon dazzled beneath that clear sky, A sharp breeze danced and waved so freely, In my wine glass, a vibrant laser beam shone, Soft ripples spread, the music wasn't lone. I raised my champagne, I sank, Your smell lingered in the aroma, it nourished my lung, A flavour so unique between the icy particles, It's...

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Carnival Nights Poetry Contest Robert James Liguori There was a special carnival set in my memory Rides, games, and food, cherished, and a prelude to our first kiss And a second date where we watched Rambo: First Blood But on that night, he held me in his arms dearly and lifted my spirits Where the moon and stars looked down and...

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It was nineteen-eighty and I felt great - off to the carnival with Brenda on a date. Am I really going out with this beauty? Showing her a good time - that was my duty. Under the stars, on the intramural field, her excitement for the rides was unconcealed. The stars and lights flashed in her pretty eyes - it was...

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Written: July 30, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Robert James Liguori ************ The carnival dazzles— mirific mosaics of midway magic woven with whimsical calls from barkers who strut boldly on boards slick with popcorn oil and neon promises. I,...

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On a warm summer evening we are pinned together on the octopus ride, twirling with excited pleasure. Even the breeze we swirl through cannot cool us down, for the passion of new love consumes us. We browse along the Midway, and he buys for me spun sugar on a stick. Later we sit buckled in on the seat of a huge lit-up ferris wheel. It circles...

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The carnival came once a year. My friends and I could hardly wait. The lively music reached us long before we ever reached the gate. We’d pay our dollar to get in and join in with the jostling throng. Our laughter added to the noise-- that wild, discordant,...

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There was a chill in the air that night, as the taste of spun cotton candy and stale popcorn floated through the breeze. Lifeless clouds hung in the sky, moving swiftly past an ever-broken moon. Remnants of rain clung to weeping blades of grass, as a shattered heart cracked under a ribcage in disbelief. The...

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Neon lights twinkle against the velvet, dark skies, Ferris wheel spins like a huge ring of fireflies; Shadows sway in the pavement, tents, booths, and crowds, As bright bulbs bring glare to cotton candy clouds . Iron tunes from colorful carousel Equalize clanking ride near the dinging bell; Laughter listens to chatter screams in delight, As hush whispers before the ride...

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