poem ~ roller coaster ride

When you're on a roller coaster 
it seems forever before you get to ride,
But the truth is that your turn will come
and before you know it you'll be racing along beside.

When you're on a roller coaster
and the ride goes up and down,
You wonder if you'll ever see
the view to those in town.

When you're on a roller coaster
sometimes you just have to hold your breath,
Because if you even dare to breathe
you'd lose it completely in the breeze.

When you're on a roller coaster
you can't ever look down,
For if you see how far above you are up
you'll only want to get down.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and you suddenly go up,
As soon as you feel the adjustment 
you'll be headed down like a runaway truck.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and riding the exciting turns,
Sometimes you feel like you're gonna get sick
and it's not the best adrenaline fix.

When you're on a roller coaster 
no matter how short or long the ride, 
The expectation of the experience 
is half the fun of it every time.

When you're on a roller coaster 
the best thing you can do,
Is to enjoy the moment
because it will be over quickly too.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and you feel it will never end,
It's just an illusion 
because they all do my friend.

When you're on a roller coaster 
you can make memories for life,
Or you can let it destroy
every aspect of all things nice.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and the ride seems to get out of hand,
Remember that it's just for a moment
and it will come screeching to an end.

When you're on a roller coaster 
make sure you're buckled in,
Because even though the ride is short 
I don't wanna loose you dear Friend.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and it feels a lot like life,
Remember that it's a choice 
as to what you focus on in the ride.


© Misty W Gilbert
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