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One Tiny Red Balloon
by Mystic Rose → (All Poetry by Mystic Rose)
Sunday, February 12, 2023    Rated "G" by the Author.
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The politics of circuses


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Over by the corner the bandstand plays on
next to the cotton candy wagon and the clown
Its a circus act full of people and acrobats
and tallish men on walking wooden stilts

One tiny red balloon dots the sky as I espy
juggling acts leading to the garden path
it ain't over until the fat lady sings
so I better not dally, I need a glass ring

Fire eaters and sweet ladies that stretch
ventriloquists with two sided mouths
magicians that stage with props, and coins
cats on tight ropes, hawkers and escapists

Silver hoops and fast delivery guys
life is changing right before our very eyes
Give me the candy but don't tell me lies
of course I want the red balloon, untie!











 

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 Reviews of "One Tiny Red Balloon"
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on March 1, 2023
WHAT GREAT IMAGERY HERE LIKE A SCENE FROM A MOVIE...SPREADING AN INFECTIOUS FANTASY TALE THAT'S BRIGHT WITH THE HAPPINESS OF...ONE TINY RED BALLOON. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Diana Wiles
Reviewed on February 17, 2023
This reminds of something I remember from years ago
“Stop the world I want to get off”…
Wonderful cornucopia of imagery…
Enjoyed very much!

Diana…🌈

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on February 12, 2023
A wonderful allegory for our hectic lives like some kind of circus. I love how you twisted the words around, like a glass ring instead of a brass one. Very creative.

Ron

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 12, 2023
Delightful! I love the atmosphere that you have created with your vivid images. Love, peace, and blessings to you, Vienna,

Regis. 🙏😎🌷🦋🐦🌲🌳💚

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on February 12, 2023
For this reader: a piece that can be interpreted several ways. Yes.... "Life is changing right before our very eyes." And, in many areas, not for the better. The notion of getting aboard a balloon and going aloft for a while, to escape the insanity and violence, is something I think everyone can relate to. Thanx 4 sharing. Peace.... rlc


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