Cirque du Lunatic

Today's society is a good example of what happens when you let the clowns run the circus.

I'm performing without a net.

I no longer fear death for life has already murdered my soul.

I do not worry that freedom may be taken from me for I am already a prisoner in a living Hell.

The illusion of good has become the reality of evil.

Idiocy and lunacy surround me on all sides.

Like an escapee from the funny-farm except that I am no longer laughing.

Betrayal plays peek-a-boo with the remnants of my heart like an innocent child.

Defying righteous reason with twisted-pretzel logic.

Deadly deceit dances a horrific hoedown with ignorant injustice.

Plastic pretense watches and applauds.

Morons mimic mimes in a maelstrom of mental masturbation.

Shreds of my remaining dignity hang like laundry on a clothesline to air-dry in a bastardly breeze.

Absurdity overshadows reason in a total eclipse of dialectics.

Step right up for some hot-buttered babble.

The last remnants of evicted hope scurry away like rats on the Titanic.

The lion tamer has already been devoured.

All that's left is overweight conformity, carnivorous clowns and botched juggling.

Devious dancing bears, sadistic sword-swallowers and a harrowing high-wire act.

Intoxicating and impudent.

Sit back and wait for the next trick at the ...

... cirque du lunatic ...

Author's Note

What's a clown to do after the circus?

Reviews

[R.J Calzonetti (Siniste..]

Morons mimic mimes in a maelstrom of mental masturbation.

The expert imagery here works well with the letter m, strengthening the initial message. The feeling is similar to that of a rhyme, while containing prose that makes for great imagery. I enjoyed the comparisons to circuses and insanity, as well as the places that insane have been held all to provide emotions and an interesting roller coaster ride.

The madness and circus like attributes of society are well crafted. I myself love rhymes, but noticing that yours focus more on images and prose, I still see great appeal, just of a different kind. Metaphors galore unfold a great story. 10/10

Send me any poems that you’d wish to share. I’m happy to read them, these are high quality. Honestly, I think you should consider publishing.

[Pete]

thanks for weighing in Jack. your thoughts are appreciated ... :)

[andrew mitchell]

Firstly ELP are my fav band, my first record works vol 1. Secondly Pete, you really set the benchmark with your writing , well structured, compact, with descriptive imagery. A real art, a real talent. Unfortunately I am not that disciplined more blasé but do appreciate good writing when I see it. Pete, an entertaining, clever and smart write.

[Pete]

hey thanks for sharing thoughts andrew. hope all is well on your side of the globe my friend... :)

[Onlyme]

Pete, you tell it like it really is. Articulate, direct, cleverly done and wonderful imagery to complete the tale. Because we do live in the circus called life. Don't need to get a ticket to watch the show it happens around you every day. It's hard to be of sound mind and normal in a f**k up world.

[Pete]

you made me laugh. i thought it was just me. you clearly "get it". thank you my dear friend ... :)