The sensation of a ride on the new attraction
at the theme park was daunting
most others around were very enthusiastic
persuaded to ride the big dipper
not wanting to be classed as scared boarded
on a cell phone my image recorded!
Strapped into high-backed seats we climbed
slowly at first until reaching the peak
for a moment relaxed then surged downward
twisting and completing a loop
on its second rollover the train jolted to a stop
violently upside down at the top!
Seconds of a stunned silence before screams
as the straps pulled tight supporting
the ten fearful riders on the two precariously
poised carriages preventing them
falling to a certain collision with ground below
feeling it swaying to and fro!
That juncture in time you hope would not be
helpless your life could cease
nothing within your power to block your drop
skittish on how the outcome
is resolved so there are no injuries or fatalities
nor any unsuspecting technicalities!
Pain discomfort surging blood within the brain
fear of never getting home
seconds seem hours as the crowds increased
as they gorp at you on show
hanging like the latest attraction at the park
your chances growing stark!
Rescue services here at long last bodies numb
a creak a disturbing bump
will we crash amongst those gathering far below
turntable ladders close now
being helped from the tight harnesses and seats
back on the ground pulse at normal beats!
Reluctantly glance at where you were all trapped
the attitude to life changed evermore
hug between those you feel bonded in adversity
space blankets hot drinks
sympathy and tears crescendo amongst the throng
relief many burst into a spontaneous song!
Remembered that death never called your time!
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