Fair Country

Funnel cakes
Tempting. Beckoning.
Who knew fried dough
Could be so mouth-watering?

The Cage of Rage
Taunts. Maligns.
Swoosh! Down he goes.
His words gurgling as he drowns.

See the great bull
Massive. Potent.
His sperm for sale.
He doesn’t reap the benefits.

The horses of the carousel
Stately. Magical.
Going round and round.
Reclaiming innocence again and again.

The bearded woman
Lost. Wistful.
No longer allowed.
Now pushes a broom while no one stares.

Chainsaw art in 75 minutes
Chiseled. Magnificent.
A tree trunk and a power tool
Create the unexpected.

House of Fun
Surprises. Anticipation.
He didn’t know when he looked in the mirror
He would see countless reflections.

Talent show
Varied. Mediocre.
Where else can a young baton twirler
Compete with a grandma who whistles a polka?

Blue ribbons
Honor. Glory.
Does anyone wonder
Where they will be ten years from now?