David Fleming
It's All Academic   www.davidflemingsite.com   
The Smallest Man In The World

September 23, 2025

Roll right up,

Step right up

To see the smallest man in the world.

Hold up your hand

To dwarf his tiny hands.

Behold and scan his little brain,

His meager heart,

All on display under the biggest top in the world.

You can't bow to him,

Even on your knees you tower.

Just stand right up to him

To look down on him.

He's the star who brings along

His own entire sideshow,

The attraction of distraction.

Lay down your money

For this limited engagement,

Then get a t-shirt

Or a hat

As you exit -

Mind your step,

Be wary of elephant crap.

Come one, 

Come all,

To see the smallest man in the world

On the planet's biggest stage.

All that's required is

A portion of your living wage.