Tears Of A Clown

by Timothy r   Oct 18, 2007


Friends ask the question, sometimes twice
with a shrug I give the standard reply
a wink and a smile should suffice
looking at you with poker straight eyes

Words hard to come by, dreading to share
emotions I keep locked deep down inside
not wanting to deceive those who care
by a genetic drawback called family pride

So don`t let me drag you down
when my heart will not let me tell
of how much I need you around
to pick up pieces of my fragile shell

To show my love would be a daunting task
it is hidden here under the guise
of a haunted soul wearing a clown`s mask
with many tears fallen under his eyes.

© copyright 2007 by Timothy r

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  • 15 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    To show my love would be a daunting task
    it is hidden here under the guise

    Some find it hard to show their love & they
    fear maybe it will turn out wrong perhaps...

    of a haunted soul wearing a clown`s mask
    with many tears fallen under his eyes

    This is so sad..one who makes the world
    smile yet in his heart there are tears..
    a touching write.

  • 17 years ago

    by Melpomene

    I really don't like clowns just to inform you =] But I did like this piece alot. It was written in such great depth which portrayed emotions of sadness and your tears within my heart. Really wrenching and delicate. Expressed well Tim 5/5 from me. ~Mel

  • 17 years ago

    by FridusBlueheaven

    Great one. A must read. Definitely 5/5!!!

  • 17 years ago

    by Sarah

    This poem is incredibly moving, great job!
    keep writing
    take care
    *-Sarah-*
    x.o.x

  • 17 years ago

    by Nikko McMorbid

    I won't praise you. Yeah it's good, and it's full of emotions. But you can still be better. Believe me.

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