PSA: (Don't) Send In The Clowns
Sometimes Mom chooses the music for the bride’s march down the wedding aisle. Apparently, according to a certain NPR audio segment, a percentage of moms choose one special song, one they find to be touching, loving, beautiful: “Send in the Clowns,” by Judy Collins. Yes, Ms. Collins has a beautiful voice, especially when she’s mourning, but there are other matters to consider, like the actual wording of the song, like this:
Don’t you love farce?
My fault I fear.
I thought that you’d want what I want.
Sorry, my dear.*
But where are the clowns?
Quick, send in the clowns.
Don’t bother, they’re here.**
* Tear jerker.
** Marching down the aisle.
This has been a Small & Big public service announcement.
Comments
I only hope this isn't hanging over your mantle in the sitting room!
Bill, I know. I was in an antique shop in Plymouth with my camera and the painting cried out to be photographed. Well, mostly it just cried. Fortunately I do not possess a sitting room. Unless one counts the bathroom. Ba-dum bum!
Kathy, my sentiments exactly. When one's parent invites this song to the wedding, thar be trouble a'brewin'. Either that or Mom doesn't think very highly of her own marriage. I suspect that is highly likely.