Saturday, August 19, 2023

CARNIVAL BARKER, END OF DAYS

 

somebody's got to be the barker

letting the Fair folks through

to say whenever the need arises

pink crystal snow cones waiting for you

mustardy hot dogs and relish galore

homes at the seaside forevermore

ring the triangle

toss for the doll

carry it home with a lime galway shawl

manage the necklaces

court all the rings

give it all up for the zinger of zings

magic's investment

this way if you please

hold down the chatter for the

elephant's sneeze

this way and that way on bric a brac Sunday

ride on the ferris till its pale blue Monday

swing on the swings till youre launched in the sky

take home as dusk falls

a strawberry pie.

mary angela douglas 19 august 2023


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