bored by freaks

under the big top . . .

bored by freaks

and the sword swallower

giddy boys

crawl beneath the tent

to see the dancing girls

Author's Note

Publication credit: Ribbons: Journal of the Tanka Society of America October 2010

Graphic credit: Google Images

Reviews

[POETIC SOUL 2013]

i like this poem Its simplistic, yes reveals the human male nature of discovery of ones self during the time when those feeling awaken toward a girl. Also it could be taken in another manner how people are attracted by the bizarre and cant become desensitized by the "Freakish" All in all this is a reflective piece and definitely one to ponder.

[Joyce S. Greene]

You have written an impressive review, Jordan. I enjoyed reading it very much. Thank you so much for your very kind words.

[POETIC SOUL 2013]

your welcome.

[Anand Sehgal]

:) :) idleness gives birth to destructive energy indeed :)
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[Blue]

Aww, Joyce. I adore this one! Boys will be boys. Oooh... So cute.

[Eddie Phillips]

HA! I would be one of those boys.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Human nature, I guess. Glad it gave you a laugh.

[Rebecca Buller]

Ha-Ha! This was great, Joyce. I suppose one might be worried if those boys weren't interested in the dancing girls, huh? And as the old saying goes, "Boys will be boys." Well done!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Rebecca. Yes, they sure will be! I appreciate your thoughts a lot.

[Scott Metro]

Giddy men too will seek such...LOL

Enjoyed it

[Joyce S. Greene]

How true, Scott. I remember seeing the signs advertising the girly shows at circuses when I was a kid and was inspired to write this tanka. I appreciate your review very much.

[Scott Metro]

Hah...men will be men...we are knuckleheads on some occasions...LOL
My pleasure.
Scott

[Vidya Bacchus]

For boys dancing girls will always trump sword swallowing lol.Very nice

[Joyce S. Greene]

You're right about that, Vida. Thanks for stopping by to read and let me know your thoughts. I am impressed by your poetry.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome dear poet and i will be visiting more of your work I think you are awesome.Thank you so much for liking my work:)

[PANTHER]

I understand how the NYCsubway can make freaks boring. Sword swollowers can all choke. Dancing girls...boyz of all ages get giddy. Truth needs few words and you do it very well Joyce. :-) Tom

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks for leaving your thoughts behind, Tom. You have experienced life as few others have both on the streets of NYC and on the battlefield, so your experiences give you a broad perspective to draw upon in your readings. I'm always pleased to hear what you have to sayl

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand this poem. Those dancing girls were a more tempting option. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Coyote. I appreciate your thoughts very much. I will be reading poetry this weekend since I have to get up for work before dawn tomorrow. I'm looking forward to reading more of yours.

[Lyn Anderson]

Your writing is very powerful in its simplicity.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, K. I write tanka a lot - it's my form of choice. I appreciate your appreciation of the form very much.