I’m sad all the time now
No one to express my wounds
So I bandage myself
Painting an enormous smile
To hide
No matter how hideous the teeth
Behind my grin
My best trick is “The Bouquet”
It’s concealed in my hat
And the crowd Ohs and Ahs
They satisfy me some
But in the end
The great big finale
Will be a permanent one
When at the end of the rope
Dangles my inconsolable heart
This original poem (poetry) is written and copyrighted by Juana M. Gumbs. All photography was made/taken by Ms. Gumbs, all rights are reserved by her in July 2021 (C)
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