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This Harlequin

this harlequin that i am
dazzles & dances
illuminates the night
& turns the sun into a roman candle

don’t be fooled
don’t be bamboozled
when he talks of tears
& hides behind a rain-gray shroud
that frightened boy
that confused ghost
that screaming shade is
not the real clown

but neither is the motley madman
the laughing fool is
just another mask

this harlequin is full of blood
& fire & lightning
& clouds & fog
& pain & fear
& joy & wonder
& butter & jam
& broken glass
& sky-dancing madness

just
like
you

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Posted on October 2, 2013 by Josh. This entry was posted in poetry. Bookmark the permalink.
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2 thoughts on “This Harlequin”

  1. Jane says:
    October 2, 2013 at 8:41 am

    Oooh. I like this one quite a bit!

    Reply
  2. josh says:
    October 3, 2013 at 4:54 am

    Thank you!

    Reply

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