This poem was included in the original 1915 edition.
I RAN away from home with the circus, Having fallen in love with Mademoiselle Estralada, The lion tamer. One time, having starved the lions For more than a day, I entered the cage and began to beat Brutus And Leo and Gypsy. Whereupon Brutus sprang upon me, And killed me. On entering these regions I met a shadow who cursed me, And said it served me right. . . . It was Robespierre!
, about 1 month ago
When I consider, I fear for my country.
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JAK , 4 months ago
wow classic storie of how a guy runs off to the circus but this one has a twist. Poor guy probley never had the chance with the tamer. But the guy was a idiot though because if your not a lion tamer and have complete control cause a hungry lion wont say no to a easy meal.I also feel a sense of aragance from the idiot.