Wandering within that garden
Of unearthly delights revealed
Takes me darkly without pardon
To your secret thoughts concealed.

Magicians upon that byway
Skillfully demonstrate their wares
Displaying sleight of hand and card play
Drawing coins beyond the air.

Puppets in loud voices fighting
Manipulated on a stage
Casting insults quick as lightning
Mixed with wisdom clear and sage.

Signwriters of stunning beauty
Luxuriate upon the grass
And with calligraphic cruelty
Tell of wonders we must pass.

Booths illustrated boldly bright
Hinting secrets and delight
Mysterious and out of sight
Prepare for coming of the night.

© G. Burns 3-Mar-2012

With thanks to the Adelaide fringe festival.