the clown

there was a time
i sewed little things

and i made this
beautiful clown

but the pattern
said
"for decoration only"
because there was
this heavy board
on the inside
acting like the clown's
spine

so you could conceivably
use home decor
as a weapon
if you needed it

the serious
hardness
of the wood was hidden
by a dastardly smile

such as he is to me

one thoughtless word
and the air turns to death

no matter what preceded it

the tears of a clown
should be doubted
most times

because he started
the misery
himself

(sigh)