As the sun was shining down From up above in the bright blue sky Everyone was at peace, filled with love Enjoying the sun, Haiti style Dealing with their daily lives Under the peace of tranquil skies Suddenly there was rumbling Nowhere to run… No place to hide… Why did this disaster have to happen? … Continue reading Plenty of Angels in the Sky: John Oross

Directions… One turn then another Walking into the unknown Moments slowly tick by Where are we trying to go Directions…

I have given my art away To heal me in many ways… But on my own, I have grown… Trying to reap what I have sewn… Trying to exist in the world of greed… Is quite difficult I do concede… Because in my heart I love everyone… But being alone is not very fun… So … Continue reading A Window Inside My Soul: John Oross

Moving in all directions a puppet on a string when the master pulls you get into the swing you don’t control a single thing. Age has taken its toll still a puppet on a string when the master pulls it’s hard to get into the swing ya, you still don’t control a single thing. Suddenly … Continue reading Puppet on a String: John Oross

(Spoken into telephone receiver with passion) Please don’t leave me, I will change… promise. (Pause) Why do you say this when you mean that? (The phone is hung up) “An end is another beginning. Any beginning has another end.” Life is a string of choices made Some find happiness while other are played Looking for … Continue reading End Begins…: John Oross

Silence encased in darkness Perception framed in light Caught within a nightmare Of its monstrous appetite Built from broken dreams Who am I?

SOLITUDES ARE LIKE THOUGHTS WITHOUT SLEEP NO ONE IS AT PEACE, SINCE NONE SHALL CAPTURE NOR KEEP LIGHT RISES WITH THE DAWN OFF INTO THE DISTANCE PERCEPTION MISPERCEPTION HEAR THE CARRION CALL SINCE MY DEATH AT 12 I HAVE BEEN REBORN DEAR LADY, DEAL LADY, I HAVE HEARD YOUR CALL I AM HERE, I AM … Continue reading The River Still Flows: John Oross

All my monsters lurking behind their beautiful masks watch as our parade people unfolds at first glance let's have a ball baby...Ya I'm in charge of this dance our time is now...Ya so let's get up off our ass Ya our time is now monster's masquerade Colourful artistic pageantry a flow of patterns and life … Continue reading Monster's Masquerade: John Oross

Travelling here, there and everywhere! The sounds of laughter, the smell of hot dogs, pretzels and popcorn fill the air! Suddenly all goes quiet and a large clear voice begins to spin a tale of mesmerising detail with the assistance of Shriners, cast, props and crew. Lights, music, food and goodwill are in abundance.  Fun … Continue reading The True Meaning of Circus: John Oross