The Little Clown



I remember when
The circus came to town.
A little lass was I back then,
I had never seen a clown.

He seemed a bright and cheerful boy;
A master of disguise,
But underneath this layer of joy
There was sadness in his eyes.

He mimed and mimicked
To those around,
Skipped merrily and frolicked,
But uttered not a sound.

The people jeered and they did ask
If he was just a homeless bum.
No response he made, alas!
He was both deaf and dumb.

I still remember well today,
The cruel words they muttered,
But he went merrily on his way
And not a word he uttered.

How couldn’t they see
His dreams were shattered,
When all he wanted to be
Was a funny face that mattered.

 ©️ 2023

About this poem

This poem is a memory of an experience I had as a kid . It invokes a sense of sadness when we are often judged by others who do not really know us but are influenced in their judgment by outward appearances.

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Written on June 27, 2023

Submitted by BACH54 on June 27, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CDCD EBEX XFXF GHGH IHIH
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 684
Words 156
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Barbara A Cadogan

I am a retired Registered Nurse living in St. Augustine, Florida. I started writing poetry at age 18 years. I have been a member of Poetry organizations such as The World of Poetry and Poetry. Com. Participating at annual conventions I enjoy writing in various styles and on different topics. I love poetry that is light and filled with humor. more…

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