Under the Big Top
Kim Spivey 1957 (New York)
The Ring Master introduces the big cats that roar.
The lion tamer's whip snaps, "Give them some more!"
Clowns in bright costumes and funny looking hats.
Have us all laughing with their juggling acts.
The flying trapeze is busy today.
As acrobats delight us with breathtaking play.
The elephants roll over and link their long trunks.
Walking single file, they're so full of spunk.
Seals jump through hoops and strike funny poses.
Then balance beach balls on their cute little noses.
There's fun and excitement under the big top today.
The greatest show on earth is here to stay.
About this poem
This poem shows how the Circus is an event where people of all ages can really be excited and enjoy themselves.
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Written on September 20, 2012
Submitted by kimba75 on June 08, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AABCDDEFGHDD |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 577 |
Words | 110 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 12 |
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