Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Go Along to Get Along

The circus bizness is my life.

I'm a pro walking the tightrope.

Of course there's lots of strain and strife,

But I have learned to smile and cope.

Our ringmaster can be tough,

A stern taskmaster he does be.

Lots of my peers just have enough,

And leave this circus family.

But ringmaster knows that I will

Follow his rules because I love

To perform with flair, grace and skill,

Awe crowds below from high above.

Ringmaster and I do just fine,

Because I always toe the line.