The Carousel

When first I spot it, all seems still

But in my heart--a sudden thrill

The cables sing with a raspy sound

And into place I am now bound

Now being lifted, faster, faster

No longer of my fate a master

My mouth gaped open--but not a scream

The ground's dropping, beam under beam

A beat, then silence, then a beat

I'm nearly flying off my seat

The beating quickens in my heart

My limbs are stretching part from part

Round and round the carousel

Rise to heaven, sink to hell--