Broken Roller Coaster

by Sierra Rae   Jul 23, 2004


I am nervous as I approach
The tracks that seem so scary
The operator has warned me of the pain that awaits;
I hear but I'm not listening

I know the screams of others
Screams of excitement, fear, and bliss
This feeling fills the air around me
And now I hate this long line I'm in

I climb into the seat
And the workers strap me down
I am shaking more than ever
But fear is not what I have met

I am stripped of all my being
An ice cold breeze surrounds this place
The car lurches me up to the high
And my heart begins to pace

First it started off smooth
The gentle wind lulling and calming me
Then it got a little more rough
The wind a blur, now I can't see

Having the time of my life
And then comes the unexpected turn
Being thrown through loops and twists
I felt I was becoming sick

I should have thought about it longer
And been concerned with the painful duration
Because something didn't feel right
I screamed out of worry and realization

I finally closed my eyes and gave up
Decided it wasn't what I wanted
Then a break appeared in the tracks
And I was left to a painful conclusion.

-I don't know if everyone will understand what this is about, but I wrote *Pre* before and *This Broken Roller coaster* Afterwords. Also, read the comment left by me on *Pre* you will understand a lot more. Thanks for reading!-

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  • 20 years ago

    by David

    Hey!! I had a girl do this to me before:
    " First it started off smooth
    The gentle wind lulling and calming me
    Then it got a little more rough
    The wind a blur, now I can't see

    Having the time of my life
    And then comes the unexpected turn
    Being thrown through loops and twists
    I felt I was becoming sick"

    Very interesting poem.

  • 20 years ago

    by Brandon Evans

    This may be one of the best peoms I've ever read here. I understood exactly what you were saying. (Though I did read Pre first)

    No matter how many times you fall, someone will always be there to catch you. Wither it be friends, family or even yourself.

  • 20 years ago

    by Allen

    hehe, like you said, I didn't get the meaning of this poem until I read "pre"... great use of metaphore, such a unique poem, I love it now I finally understand it.... there are hints of sadness in this poem... *sigh*... try and be happy... lol, another thing in life that's easier to say then done :P

  • This is one of my favourite of yours. IT was so....(what to say.....) different! The way you related things.. the metaphores you used...Ahh! what a poem! So well written!

    On the other half.....Errrrr i am getting angry! Stop being depressed.......please....be happy... I don't want you to be upset like this... Won't you smile for us????

    Love, Trincy.