by Nick Gisburne
The subject is deceased, Caucasian, male
Uncertain lifespan, tall and heavy, strong
All teeth are brown and crooked, thick with scale
Hair curly, greasy, reddish-brown, and long
Bizarre, abnormal markings mask the eyes
Their lids enhanced and darkened, vivid black
Large, pallid circles, lined to emphasise
The brows have been removed, but painted back
Distorted mouth, grotesquely modified
The colour of the lips: a shade of rose
Remaining skin shows body paint applied
A spongy, crimson ball obscures the nose
You’ll find a thousand suspects in this town
And all of them would kill a killer clown
