I first just wanted to say what an amazing experience it was attending this year’s National Circus Festival in Mullumbimby. My partner and I went for the day on Sunday, October 6 and had a wonderful time. So much amazing talent and so many beautiful people and kids.
Something strange happened for me during the performance of Casus Creations – You and I, in the Spaghetti Big Top at 3pm. While watching the show, suddenly three boys appeared beside me and my female partner, and one, about 10-years old, maybe younger or older, I’m not sure, leant over to me and said, ‘If anyone asks you, will you say that you are my dad?’ ‘What?’ I said. He then said, I guess having taken a second look at my older, bearded face, I’m 68 years of age, ‘Oh, okay, if anyone asks, will you tell them that you are my grandfather?’
I said, ‘Yeah okay. What’s your name?’ He said, ‘Noah.’ I said,’ Hi, I’m Abraham.’ And then I asked the other two boys what their names were. But I can’t remember what they said.
Before I could ask, ‘To whom and why do you want me to say that I am your grandfather?’, they all shot off and I never saw them again.
So does anyone know who Noah is? Maybe a father or mother, who could explain to me what that was about? And if not, all the best to you Noah, if you happen to read this. I can only think you might be a very alive young rascal. And I hope I didn’t get you into trouble writing this. You seemed like a good kid to me anyway.
Finally, I’d just like to add that all the children at the circus festival seemed to have so much fun. It was pure delight to hear their young hysterical laughter.
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