Thursday, May 16, 2013

Circus Comes to Town


The train has rolled to a stop. Occupants disembark. Elephants, tigers, lions, and a variety of birds emerge. Then the clowns, a strong man, trapeze artists, a bearded lady, tattooed man, and self-styled oddballs descend.  

The circus sets up tents. Scents of onions and corn dogs fill the air.  Cotton candy and popcorn with butter tease.
When spectators enter the gates, barkers yell for their dollars. 

Spectators emerge wide-eyed from a small tent where the fortune teller fuels their desires.

Creative Write: Imagine your role in the circus. Which act would you perform?  Write into your fantasy.

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