He did not understand its permanency
the white paint
the tear dropped ink
the oxymoronic term.
Ringling Bros is no more
but he is forever in the ring.
Written for dVerse’s Street Art prompt. Image one of five given for prompt; in public domain at Pixabay.com
lillian the home poet 
Another Beautiful-Dark Tragedy. 😎😎😎🥀🥀🥀
LikeLiked by 1 person
This image was so very sad to me….
LikeLike
Being painted is to be permanently in the ring.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Now that is an insight!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was a travelling clown, once upon a moon.
No one ever knows
what goes on behind the mask of white –
there is only the expectation
to keep people
entertained.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m reminded that many of us wear masks every day….and your statements apply so well.
Would love to see a photo of you as a travelling clown! I trust you had a happier face painted on??? Travelling to??? parties, small town circuses, county fairs….??
LikeLike
The tear and the smile … both part of the clown, and can he ever be without his mask?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Exactly!
LikeLike
I love your take Lillian ~ Those ending lines are telling ~
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really hesitated to write on this one….I truly find it a devastating image.
LikeLike
This cold be our president you are talking about! Double entendre.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oufdah! Did not intend it that way. But that’s the interesting thing about writing…once the words are down, it’s up to the reader to interpret them. Thanks for reading…:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I didn’t initially think it was him.. just occurred to me the second time I read it. Didn’t think it was necessarily intended.
LikeLike
“but he is forever in the ring.”…The saddest part of his life.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And it continues…the infinity of the ring.
LikeLike
Hi! I’m Giana. My blog name is gianashow. I’m new here. Anyhow, you have a lot of talent! I look forward to reading more of your blogs.
BTW-Can you read my blog post and comment? Thanks!
LikeLike