tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post5299176596272038172..comments2023-10-31T23:27:18.777-04:00Comments on Random Noodling: Poetry Friday--"Clown School"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-44386250775362739582016-12-06T21:47:41.883-05:002016-12-06T21:47:41.883-05:00Sigh. Wrestling and beauty pageants... what a guy....Sigh. Wrestling and beauty pageants... what a guy. :pMichelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-62475760416623785562016-12-04T21:37:26.117-05:002016-12-04T21:37:26.117-05:00I like the frame, too. Some of the old vaudeville...I like the frame, too. Some of the old vaudeville and circus posters on the Library of Congress site are fabulous, and with a little photo editing, they can be adapted.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-48601551392634504632016-12-04T21:35:08.866-05:002016-12-04T21:35:08.866-05:00The circus as a whole is something, though fascina...The circus as a whole is something, though fascinating, doesn't inspire me with confidence. Sort of like professional wrestling. And speaking of pro-wrestling, guess who used to be involved in it? <a href="http://www.wwe.com/superstars/donald-trump" rel="nofollow">WWE</a>. Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-62194494795914727332016-12-04T18:09:25.888-05:002016-12-04T18:09:25.888-05:00Diane, I'm so struck by the surprising wordine...Diane, I'm so struck by the surprising wordiness of this poem! Both because so many clowns are silent, and because you tend to be a woman of few but well-chosen words. LOVE the framing artwork!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-72419110957684668902016-12-04T08:22:14.667-05:002016-12-04T08:22:14.667-05:00The problem is that I've never trusted clowns,...The problem is that I've never trusted clowns, the ones where you can't see their real face. And you've got me thinking about the distinctions between indifference, determination, courage, and folly. Political pratfalls are scary business when the rest of the clowns just laugh and chant do it again. :O( <— note the clown nose. Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-40837483750881199382016-12-03T11:36:39.476-05:002016-12-03T11:36:39.476-05:00That first step is the hardest!That first step is the hardest!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-78267309030275286752016-12-03T11:36:12.027-05:002016-12-03T11:36:12.027-05:00Yup!Yup!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-58527671041066165682016-12-03T11:35:53.335-05:002016-12-03T11:35:53.335-05:00We're in a not-so-exclusive club!We're in a not-so-exclusive club!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-7893404373170580712016-12-03T11:21:57.157-05:002016-12-03T11:21:57.157-05:00Really love the image & text pairing with the ...Really love the image & text pairing with the nudge to find outLinda M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14895756177579663069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-36480161099877283162016-12-03T09:40:12.966-05:002016-12-03T09:40:12.966-05:00Clowns never scared me before this year. Funny ho...Clowns never scared me before this year. Funny how a character meant to make people laugh has morphed into one that inspires terror.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-87662999226599494102016-12-03T09:39:00.847-05:002016-12-03T09:39:00.847-05:00It would be so easy to give up...It would be so easy to give up...Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-35488777224016718652016-12-03T09:38:05.897-05:002016-12-03T09:38:05.897-05:00Don't we all know a pet that seemingly underst...Don't we all know a pet that seemingly understands exactly what is happening in its owner's emotional life?Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-86280139874941549442016-12-03T09:36:12.754-05:002016-12-03T09:36:12.754-05:00I tried juggling with scarves, but never quite got...I tried juggling with scarves, but never quite got it!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-77554229464323782922016-12-03T09:35:25.660-05:002016-12-03T09:35:25.660-05:00We definitely need to keep moving, otherwise, our ...We definitely need to keep moving, otherwise, our ethical muscles may atrophy.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-78710382825520896072016-12-03T08:07:15.819-05:002016-12-03T08:07:15.819-05:00Oh, yeah.Oh, yeah.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-68889046982742187912016-12-02T20:50:17.537-05:002016-12-02T20:50:17.537-05:00Having had much practice in falling over my own fe...Having had much practice in falling over my own feet, I can relate to this one!Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-42590824319628427852016-12-02T13:40:34.439-05:002016-12-02T13:40:34.439-05:00Brilliance in word and image, Diane! Clowns scare ...Brilliance in word and image, Diane! Clowns scare me...especially the soon-to-be clown master. Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-61610936986998150942016-12-02T11:46:18.764-05:002016-12-02T11:46:18.764-05:00Perfect pairing of words and image, Diane! Good me...Perfect pairing of words and image, Diane! Good message here -- not to take oneself too seriously, not to be afraid to make mistakes, and not to give up!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-21390850151106915042016-12-02T10:42:28.922-05:002016-12-02T10:42:28.922-05:00I love the way the dog gazes as the clown - as tho...I love the way the dog gazes as the clown - as though he knows what's in store.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-79801811401669302322016-12-02T09:26:06.312-05:002016-12-02T09:26:06.312-05:00When I tried juggling, my hubby who is considerabl...When I tried juggling, my hubby who is considerably better than me, said the first thing you have to master is the drop. :-)Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-5777415056640537212016-12-02T09:00:03.275-05:002016-12-02T09:00:03.275-05:00We need to keep moving and when we fall (and we wi...We need to keep moving and when we fall (and we will no matter what) the laugh the pain is lessened. Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-58526611177737109122016-12-02T07:18:42.105-05:002016-12-02T07:18:42.105-05:00Isn't it great? The old-fashioned clown, the ...Isn't it great? The old-fashioned clown, the colors, and as you pointed out--the dog!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-16737802144551219132016-12-02T07:15:11.521-05:002016-12-02T07:15:11.521-05:00Thanks, Kathryn!Thanks, Kathryn!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-71026764759309017002016-12-02T07:12:54.646-05:002016-12-02T07:12:54.646-05:00I learned, way back in high school gym class, that...I learned, way back in high school gym class, that if you laugh at yourself first, people don't tend to laugh at you. Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-21231283910631370422016-12-02T02:54:10.333-05:002016-12-02T02:54:10.333-05:00You found the perfect image to go with your poem, ...You found the perfect image to go with your poem, Diane! Love those pom poms and the wee doggie. I don't really do anything with indifference, but I'll give it a go :-)Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.com