One Tiny Red Balloon

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!  


February 12, 2023
Sponsor	Anthony Biaanco
Contest Name	Balloons

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/3/2023 7:45:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. A fun write/picture. Have a blessed day......................

Valsa George

Date: 2/15/2023 7:30:00 PM

A circus show on land vibrant with activities catching the eyes and a balloon floating in the air up in the sky demanding attention. Altogether a wonderful show. A beautiful entry ! All the Best Rose....

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/13/2023 2:55:00 AM

Brilliant description of a circus viewed from a balloon. Deserved a high rating. Hugs.

Fin Chuuk

Date: 2/12/2023 7:09:00 PM

Great poem, Mystic! Yeah, I think I’d rather stand in the ground and watch it floating away. Lol

Bill Baker

Date: 2/12/2023 4:30:00 PM

That was one active poem. Well written, Vie. Thanks for sharing, Bill

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 2/12/2023 6:16:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/12/2023 11:04:00 AM

A creative write. Did you get to ride in the red balloon??? Have a great/blessed day...............

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 2/12/2023 6:16:00 PM

I wish not I did not, but I'd like to

Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/12/2023 10:23:00 AM

Your poem conjures up images of the fun and fantasy of the carnival... A place where people can easily go broke and be fooled, if they get too caught up in the wonder... This poem leaves the reader with much to think about... Really great work, my dear friend! My best wishes for the contest!

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 2/12/2023 6:16:00 PM

Thank you Kelly so nice to see you here. :)