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.