streetcorner carnival

By red_haze

the faded motley
of tired colors,
draped over skin and bone
decorates a humorless jester.

with a halo of dust,
like a wire wrapped about his throat...
his laugh peals out
on a fractured voice.

an unsmiling art
he dances alone,
among a fruitless human orchard
juggling his shoes while he freezes.

so instead,
he puts on his wings,
and sings for his supper.

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Published on Sunday, February 1, 2004. Filed under: "Poetry"

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February 22nd, 2010

Comments on "streetcorner carnival"

On Monday, February 22, 2010, punk mc cool (74) wrote:

nice poem :)
A former member wrote: A truly wonderful poem :)
A former member wrote: "with a halo of dust, like a wire wrapped about his throat... " Feels like a surreal painting: well done...
On Monday, November 8, 2004, Savannah (218) wrote:

so.. dark and lonely. Wonderful write, once again
On Tuesday, February 10, 2004, stormtalk (727) wrote:

Ahh! New works, and you didn't even tell me! ::cries quietly:: But this one is beautiful... I love the images and your choice of words - it's clarion and corrupt. I wish you'd posted it sooner, that I could muse over it that much longer! More more more!
On Friday, February 27, 2004, red_haze (52) wrote:

thank you. this one has always bothered my, as if something was off a little. but i am glad you, and others like it. and, hehe, sorry to leave you so uninformed.
On Sunday, February 1, 2004, manicheism (43) wrote:

Certainly enjoyed it. Next time don't hesitate. Good work.
On Wednesday, February 4, 2004, red_haze (52) wrote:

thank you. so very much.
On Sunday, February 1, 2004, Jaded Jezzabelle (328) wrote:

I can dig this one as well....
On Sunday, February 1, 2004, red_haze (52) wrote:

thank you. i had avoided posting this poem for so long. i am glad someone has read it, and possibly enjoyed it.
On Sunday, February 1, 2004, Dancing_Monkey (1228) wrote:

an unsmiling art he dances alone, among a fruitless human orchard juggling his shoes while he freezes.. an increddible mind feast
On Sunday, February 1, 2004, red_haze (52) wrote:

thank you. i appreciate your comment greatly. :)