The Clown


from the ABC set Other Stories

Lift me up, Dad! I want to see the clown. Carry me on your shoulders.

There he is! He looks funny with his curly hair. His mouth is so wide, his nose is so red.... Oh whooow! He can do magic! I wish I am near the stage just like the other kids. He is making the kids laugh so loud.

I bet, he makes his own kids laugh too. Whenever they are sad, he would cheer them up with his magic tricks. At night, when they are afraid of the dark, he tells them funny stories and then they are not afraid anymore. His kids must be loving him very much.

I bet, his wife loves him very much too. She can't get mad at him because he is funny. And they do not have to fight all the time. And he does not have to leave home and stay at another place, in a condo or something. Everyday, he lives with his wife and kids.

He is taking a bow ... he must be leaving. I bet, he can't wait to go home. He can't wait to see his wife and kids, and spend the evening together ... all happy together.

I had a good time, Dad. Thanks a lot. See you again next weekend.

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Comments

DavidK | December 22, 2008 - 09:19

Very pleasant, joyful sentiments - a good snapshot. It cheered me up and brought back childhood memories.