<div style="background:#fff;border:#bbb dashed 1px;padding:5px"><a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/comments.php?id=443652" style="color:#000;text-decoration:none"><div style="margin:10px 0"><strong>The Ringmaster</strong></div><div style="margin:10px 0">It has not been declared as official yet, <br>Since the tophat is still being passed around.<br>A couple of the candidates who have adorned it, <br>Could easily be the ringmaster.<br>I was there during the auditions.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">But only one can truly represent, <br>That presence under the tent.<br>With a connection to attract with appeal...<br>And diversity! <br>To convince the majority of the people, <br>That this coming circus is viable and worthy...<br>Of giving our support with a more focused attention.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">And the best ringmaster chosen, <br>Will ensure the people will do what it takes...<br>To turn perceptions around.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">'I think we are talking about two different things here! '</div><div style="margin:10px 0">Oh? </div><div style="margin:10px 0">'Yes.<br>I had asked...<br>What event do you most look forward to, <br>Without debate...<br>That solidifies the way you will be voting.'</div><div style="margin:10px 0">What response were you anticipating? <br>I am a circus fan.<br>And I always thought it had been the clowns the kids favor.<br>But no! <br>It's the ringmaster.<br>Who knew? <br>Did you? </div><div style="margin:10px 0">'I...uh...<br>I am a reporter.<br>On a different news assignment.'</div><div style="margin:10px 0">Well...<br>It's a good thing you didn't ask me, <br>To give my opinion regarding politics or religion.<br>I've learned to leave both out of my conversations.<br>Neither one I could speak about, <br>With a giving of an expertise.</div><div style="margin:10px 0"><br /></a><br />poem by <a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/by.php?a=Lawrence+S.+Pertillar">Lawrence S. Pertillar</a><div class=q> <img src="https://www.citatepedia.ro/g/32share.png" style="float:left" alt="Share"> <script type="text/javascript" src="//s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js#pubid=citatepedia" async="async"></script><div style="display:inline-block" class="addthis_sharing_toolbox" data-url="http://en.citatepedia.ro/comments.php?id=443652" data-title="The Ringmaster de Lawrence S. Pertillar" data-description="It has not been declared as official yet, Since the tophat is still being passed around. A couple of the candidates who have adorned it, Could easily be the ringmaster. I was there during the auditions. But only one can truly represent, That p..."></div> </div> </div>

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