The Great Escape
Opening night, the crowd cheered; the circus lights dimmed. The mean, cruel Ringmaster in his scarlet red coat and tall jet black hat whipped the glum lion. Speedily, it leapt through the flamming hoop – the crowd went wild! Showover, back in the cage the sad and gloomy lion looked on. Suddenly, in the dead of night under the twinkling stars the circus strongman tore at the sturdy bars. Lion and strongman crept stealthily away into the night – never to be in the show again! Morning, lush green grass, clear blue sky. The proud lion and kind-hearted strongman … Continue reading The Great Escape