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Clowns

Clowns There once was a real scary clown Wore neither a smile nor a frown Just a scowl and a stare Guaranteed kids he’s scare Without even making a sound I was scared of all clowns as a kid When I saw them I went and hid The red hair and red nose And the baggy old clothes And the terrifying things that they did A pie in the face or a squirt Slapstick that looked like it hurt Be they grinning like mad Or painted quite sad My eyes I would have to avert I hope that you don’t think me daff But when I hear a way too loud laugh I quick look around To make sure there’s no clown I’m not scared to death, just to half

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 3/7/2014 6:33:00 PM
Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns and this clever limerick really sums up how scary they can be to some people. Very well written Jan xxx
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Date: 3/7/2014 6:11:00 PM
ha! yes, many people (especially kids) are terrified of clowns. that even made it to an episode of seinfeld (kramer, of course!). you've described this brilliantly in your poem...
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