The Circus had intrigued audiences for generations.

Please write a short story of a circus in an interesting and creative way.
The more orignial the better.
However, you must include 4 of the following words:
1. Popcorn
2. Insomnia
3. Purple
4. Meloncholy
5. Gluttonous
6. Flowers
7. Ribbons
8. Explosion
9. Sweaty
10. Imagination

Multiple entries accepted.