Of Roller Coasters & Carousels

Remind me again
about the sensation of rising, .......
climbing, .......
waiting, .......
fearing, .......
and being at the peak.

Then, pausing.

Then 
falling

sudden 

fast 

unthinking 

just 
feeling

gravity 
tickling 
the 
steel 
rails 
sharp
gut 
itching
with
drifting 
need
a 
scream
spine 
aching 
for 
the 
thrust.


Gasping.


Yes, roller coasters give one a kick of life.
But carousels aren't half as bad either.
They rightly come after,
like a slower, easy landing after a climax,

off the peak, safe and cuddled

by the warm horse saddle.