Clown

by Chris Vine - Gemini

CLOWN

You've got starrs in your eyes
And cherry red lips
The frozen tear on your cheek
That never shifts
Your lot in life
Is to make children happy
But what of you 
No plans to marry?
You've traveled 
Seen the smiles of children
The innocent beam
They love you
Adore you
Then forget what they've seen

And me?
what do I think?
I have a confession
I feel I must speak
You scared me
Dared me to open that door
To the dark room that haunts me
With curtians of green

It must sour your heart
Because when all you want is a laugh
I could only scream
And chase the shiver from my spine
Your tear is for me
The frightened lost child
When you came to help me 
I lost my mind

You are still a symbol
And I wish it was laughter
but fear and mistrust
Is what I'll hold 
Forever after

Reason for writing:

    I'm scared of Clowns    

Birth sign: Gemini
Date created: 1999-12-13 10:58:55
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:41:35
Poem ID: 54011

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