out of work

I saw a circus
clown
on the corner looking
for work.
still in make up.
still with the floppy
shoes
and nose.
a squirting flower
on his lapel.
he was holding a sign,
will
make you laugh
for money, or food.
I gave him a dollar,
then he
put a whipped cream
pie into my face.
I didn't laugh,
but those in the car
with me did.