Clowns

by Poet on the Piano   Feb 24, 2013


The wheels spun in shadows- spinning, but for what?
Lions came to wake me up, fires dancing between my chest,
colors kissing me, actors trying to tell me I was made new...
yet I felt worn.
Had you taken my pristine mouth and the words bubbling
from them and painted them inside you?
I was suddenly knocked out of this dream.
There were windows all around me and no sound.
Foolishly, I had faith in my own shadow and while
approaching a lightswitch on the far side of the bare wall,
I heard your hiss- your eyes were surrounding, kissing me.
Hours passed. I was not the same. I was not a girl.
You made me empty, bare from any real emotions
and I have to live with every shade of red on my face,
all for your amusement.

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written for Day 3 of Colm's contest: song titles

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  • 11 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Lions came to wake me up
    ^This is amazing..as if you are in a dreamlike state or possibly naive to something. Lions roaring being like your wake up call.

    Colors kissing me, actors trying to tell me I was made new..
    ^I just love your references to clowns and how it develops a very strong inner meaning to the poem. I see this as someone potentially trying to change who you are.

    Halfway through the poem reality hits you. I feel like that line that describes being knocked out of the dream should be its own line so it holds that strong power that you want it to.

    Sad ending as if you've been made a fool..someone has toyed with your emotions and left you completely ashamed..reminds me of clowns and their rosey cheeks.

    Absolutely amazing piece!

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