Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 138 #SynonymsOnly

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We

Pray for

Sunny skies

We were blessed

With money to spend

Waiting for the circus

coconut shy, candyfloss

The dry painted tears of a clown

Stirred strangest feelings in my heart

What sadness does he hide behind face paint…?

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5 responses to “Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge…”

  1. Lovely Etheree, Anita! The image of the clown with the dry, painted tear is moving. :)

    1. We thank you, Vashti…

  2. Great capture of emotions, Anita. Clowns are interesting people and I like how you bring out the emotions of those who laugh the most, sometimes hold the most pain. I always think of Robin Williams as the perfect example. <3

    1. Really glad you liked it, Colleen…

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