In the Belly of the Beast

My brother, sister, father, and me went to a theme park one day

Although we expected to have much fun we didn’t have long to stay

After much merriment on the other rides my family members had one last goal

To brave the heights and speeds of a rollercoaster on the roll

 

There was much badgering and bribery to push me to tag along

For I had never ridden a beast so large and quick and strong

So, into its den we went forth snaking around metal bars right and left

And although there was no clear danger, I could not help but hold my breath

 

Into its belly now with no chance of turning back around

My sister squeezed my hand, as the beast left the ground.

Its mighty body rumbled as it slowly rose to the top

And I found myself wishing that this ascent would not stop

But that was impossible, we were almost there

Its joints slowly clicking

As we slowed  

And waited  

And Before I could prepare...

 

Click

My stomach dropped

The beast tore through the air

Swirling and tumbling with speed beyond compare

It dove and turned with acrobatic grace

It was all I could do for my mind to keep pace

 

But then

As quickly as our ride started it had to end

The beast groaned to a stop, having used up all the strength it could lend.

We got out of our seats, stepping out to the boardwalk outside

And when my siblings asked me about how was the ride

If it was really that scary after I gave it a try

I said no, but that was a lie

It was scary for me, and I think that’s ok

What made me content was that I did it anyway