So what if in a moment it all changes
as It tends to do?
And what if Life takes an unexpected turn
the acrobat loses balance
misses the catch
missteps on the high wire?
What if it all falls down around us
the wire
the gymnast
the jugglers’ pins
the voluminous tent
the girl on the elephant’s neck
the colorful flags
the ringmaster’s tall black hat?
What will we do then?
What will we all do?
What will happen to that elephant?