Being funny when you are sad is the circus clown's lot. Come to think of it, circus clowns are often ex high wire artists. Your succinct comment suggests to me; maybe that is what the tears are about.
Oh my goodness, why did you stop there! I was just settled in for a really good tale...and oops it was all over! I for one think you aced this prompt!....what a beginning to a really cool story....!
this was a doozy for me also- I struggled for a day---I think you did well!
May 22, 2012 at 2:11 PM
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The Circus Witch and The Yellow Clown, Chagall
The crowd watched as the strong man romanced the circus witch.
No one noticed the clown shedding invisible tears.
Tess Kincaid, creator of The Mag, challenger of writers every where, has picked a doozie this week! I was left behind in the dust. Hop over to visit Magpie Tales. There are many wonderful contributions from creative people there.
Thanks, Tess, give me an easy one next week!
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May 20, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Well done Gail!
May 20, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Hmm. Clowns are creepy, so I hope that witch pays no attention to those crocodile tears. Beware the one who has to paint his smile on.
May 20, 2012 at 10:59 AM
sympathy rises for the clown
poor thing
May 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Being funny when you are sad is the circus clown's lot. Come to think of it, circus clowns are often ex high wire artists. Your succinct comment suggests to me; maybe that is what the tears are about.
May 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM
I think what you wrote is great, Gail! :o)
May 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Poor clown. That's a whole novel in those few lines Gail!
May 20, 2012 at 3:46 PM
well done Gail...thanks for sharing
May 20, 2012 at 8:19 PM
people don't want to notice the ones with invisible tears!!
show's about to begin
May 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM
Oh my goodness, why did you stop there! I was just settled in for a really good tale...and oops it was all over! I for one think you aced this prompt!....what a beginning to a really cool story....!
May 20, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Great opening line to a possible great story - it is a "doozie" and an eye opener. You got your point across very well.
May 21, 2012 at 6:05 AM
Such is the lot of the clown...
Anna :o]
May 21, 2012 at 11:02 AM
I like the notion of invisible tears...
May 21, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Tears of the clown ~ perfect!
May 21, 2012 at 11:44 AM
You got a lot said in those few words. And I felt for the clown.
Big-time.
=)
May 21, 2012 at 12:42 PM
this was a doozy for me also- I struggled for a day---I think you did well!
May 22, 2012 at 2:11 PM