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Saturday, February 09, 2019

Ringmaster and me -- a Weekend Poem

Félix Fénéon picture from Wikipedia 
Ringmaster Magician of my stage  
.
I keep having this feeling,
feel that my life wouldn't run
by itself.  A sensation
someone else is cracking whip  
.
Master of my destiny
director, actions--steps--thoughts
He lords me all waking hours
Sometimes it seems in my dreams  
.
Bark and growl the dog I be
Dog and pony show for kids
Pussy cat purring sweetly
Angry cousin tiger growls 
.
And eat like the horse in me
Elephant climb my stool--Sit
Monkey my funny business 
Listen to the lion's roar 
.
On flying trapeze I swing
Another clown in the car
Juggler--Magician kids love  
The fat lady ate too much 
.
Circus animals and folk 
All I am he will direct
Won't be me to pay his bill
I'm leaving with one I've been  
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 - Photo and Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2019, All Rights Reserved (the photo is  PrintScreen copied is from Wikipedia linked above.)

 - I'm linked with Marian in the Imaginary Garden at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2019/02/just-one-word-sensation.html 
 - Marian has designated this as a One Word, Sensation (plus picture for me) inspired Weekend Challenge, or a Weekend Mini--Challenge.  Mine is 125 words plus five for the title making it a Mini-Challenge of sorts even though it has six short stanzas.
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9 comments:

  1. tonispencerSaturday, February 09, 2019 8:54:00 PM

    Interesting poem.

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  2. Kim M. RussellSunday, February 10, 2019 2:10:00 AM

    I know that feeling, Jim, that someone else is cracking the whip. It’s a relief to break free and run your own circus for a change.

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  3. MarianSunday, February 10, 2019 7:24:00 AM

    Yes, I feel this way too, sometimes. Oftentimes. :)

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  4. brudbergSunday, February 10, 2019 9:17:00 AM

    Sensations always comes with a bill ... no way to avoid that

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  5. HelenSunday, February 10, 2019 9:31:00 AM

    Your poem left me in a daze, determined to run my own life!!

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  6. Sherry Blue SkySunday, February 10, 2019 10:56:00 AM

    A busy circus. Thankfully, mine has now slowed down.

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  7. Vivian ZemsSunday, February 10, 2019 6:22:00 PM

    A fascinating circus...action everywhere. Loved being entertained

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  8. SreejaMonday, February 11, 2019 11:25:00 AM

    Oh yes, that whip! Smiles on those closing lines!

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  9. Susie ClevengerTuesday, February 12, 2019 12:21:00 AM

    At times I feel like I am in someone else's circus.

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