Freakshow

That's all I am to people these days.

Ringmaster (speaks into megaphone):

 

"Come one, Come all

and witness this freak

who walks among us in the hall

Come one, Come all"

 

Freak (in spotlight trying to smile):

 

"I am the freak

you came to see,

but the entertainment you seek, 

will NOT be coming from me"

 

(crowd boo's)

 

Ringmaster (cracking his whip):

 

"Make a choice

and make it fast

if you defy me

this will be your last"

 

Freak (pleading look on her face):

 

"Someone help me

I'm on my knees

 I'm reaching out

my hand, I plead"

 

(crowd shuffles, but no one steps forward)

 

Ringmaster (a triumphant look on his face):

 

"This is pathetic

look around

no one's coming to the rescue

just step down"

 

(Freak does one final look at the crowd):

 

"I'm in this endless trap

alone and scared

you guys left me here

as the spotlights glared"

 

(Freak bends her head, tears falling to ground)

 

(Light goes out and you can stiil hear the laughter from the Ringmaster in the dark...)

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[RejectedSoul]

I love this, i sometimes feel like a freak too unfortunately. :/

[Nick.B]

Interesting poem, very sad and dark imaginary, felt like a cold man just him and his thoughts....great job

[Death Girl]

I love it but it is sad. I hate when you people have those shows to show off someone who is different just to get money. That is really rather sad.

[wynn]

I really like this... I could vividly imagine all of it. The stage, the spotlights, the terrified look on the face of the main character. It's almost like a play within it's own poem. Nicely done.

[Blue Shadow]

Thanks.

[Kinley Lowe]

This is so uniquely amazing. i can relate to this very well and i can see the whole story playing out. i think a lot of people have felt a time when they feel like they're a freak and everyone else knows at least once. very well written- i enjoyed this.

[Blue Shadow]

Thank you!

[chaotic katie]

I can picture this scene in my head. It tells a story, and in a very creative way too. Nicely penned! I liked it, mostly because i can relate to it. Great job once again!

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

I like how it flows and rhymes and how it tells a story. It's sad that she seems trapped, but perhaps in another crowd someone will step forward and try to help.

Good Job