roustabout

with feats of derring-do
acrobrats arms akimbo
in sparkles and spangles
do high wire dangles
roustabouts run about
and tend the tigers
and lions ferocious
their manes in competition
with the bearded lady's
majestic tresses
magicians disappear
from there to here
clowns throw pies
jugglers throw chainsaws
there's popcorn and candy
and cakes rare and sticky
and the children dream
of stowing away
to someday
wear a tux
and wield a whip
masters of this world
with in these vaulted tents