"Her life was a circus. So she decided to enjoy the ride."
~Queenisms
Life is a highway so I asked for a Porsche,
but I got a rough trail with a galloping horse.
Life is a gala so I asked for a gown
but I got overalls that were meant for a clown.
Life is an opera so I asked for a stage
but I got a parakeet that sings in a cage.
Life is a circus so I asked for a trapeze with a net
but I got a small yard with a tiny swing set.
Linking with Imaginary Gardens for Mama Zen's "words count"....come join the crowd it's the biggest show on earth. :-)
LOVE! The absurdity of it all came to mind first, and then the joys of a child's dreams, then Janis Joplin's Mercedes Benz, and then in a flash I was back at pure fun.
ReplyDeleteYour contrasts are given in such a direct way...I like the line for line action here...following lines serving as retorts or mini-conclusions. Great writing, Carrie.
ReplyDeleteThis is PERFECT! I got the same kind of deal........LOVED this!
ReplyDeleteaw, but i hope you love your tiny yard and tiny swing set. :) this is wonderful, i can relate.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate... and I loved my "what I gots"
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent, Carrie!
ReplyDelete...and so life goes. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!
ReplyDeleteHas to be one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteWe often reach for the stars and find the dandelions in our yard shine the brightest. Love this piece.
ReplyDeleteVery cleverly written....lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is some incredible writing :)
ReplyDeleteexcellent ~
ReplyDeleteI love that quote! Strong statement always gets to me.
ReplyDeleteCarrie, this is awesome. I finally got a new laptop, and I'm trying to get caught up. I really enjoy your craft. You have a special way with words. Take Care, Chris
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