The Carousel.

'Round and 'round.
Up, and down.
Slow at first, gains a
Steady speed with ease.

One's heart becomes
Playful, like that of a
Child.

To let your worries disappear
Cast without care into the crisp,
Cool breeze.

Such is how life should be.

To feel lighter within
Yourselves, as you allow
The music to gently carry
Your troubles away.

In that moment, it's just
You and the soothing bob
Of the horse's back.

Up and down, once again.

The familiar comforting
Rocking, as you ride the
Carousel. 

Though the ride eventually
Does come to an abrupt stop,
That does not make the exhilaration
Of adrenaline come to an end.

Our lives equal parts,
Of high and low.
Such is the carousel
Going on another loop,
Yet again.

- Alexandra Pierotti.