This Poem was Submitted By: Gene Dixon On Date: 2000-11-21 22:57:46 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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The Day The Carnival Left Town (Revised)

The carnival was closing down, the roustabouts were taking things apart The organ-grinder shed a tear while gentlemen and ladies spoke of art I was sitting on a bench, my face and hands all soaked in sweat Considering the time I spent as the jester's sweet soubrette My heart was not yet broken but things were getting off to a good start The side-show crew was laughing, thinking of the money they had made The bearded lady said again that she was going into a new trade I was looking to the east, watching stars in steadfast stance I didn't think the day would come when stars would cease their nightly dance My heart was not yet broken but things were just a little bit delayed The blond illusionist stood still while visiting policemen came and went Singing songs and telling lies while standing near the fortune-teller's tent I thought about the day before when everything was bathed in light I didn't see the setting sun or contemplate the awesome night My heart was not yet broken but I'm not certain that was your intent The wagons lined up on the street, everything in sight was taken down The marching band began to play conducted by a ragged hobo clown I hid my face behind my glove, tears were welling in my eyes From festive fields to vacant lots there came a song of sad goodbyes My heart was not yet broken but wait until the carnival leaves town

Copyright © November 2000 Gene Dixon

Additional Notes:
This is a re-write of the poem I submitted a few days ago. I've incorporated most of the changes suggested in the critiques. It becomes a different poem and I'd like your comments on its new life (and its previous life). Thanks! Your input is appreciated!


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