I can hear the “tick-tick-tick”
of the roller coaster,
starting its climb
to the top,
then the drop
into madness.
I thought we were
past the point
of anticipation.
I thought the ride was over.
I want to get off.
I can hear the “three-two-one”
of the launch director,
counting down
the seconds
before ignition.
I thought we were
past this kind of
spectacle.
If we go up,
coming down
is inevitable.
I want to get off.
I thought
we were here,
our feet on solid ground.
Then I learn
that “solid”
is just relative to energy.
I thought we
were over
the vertex
and declining,
but I feel things
about to turn around.
Are we really going to do this?
Are you ready for the ride.
I know I don’t want to,
but for you,
I will.
See you on the other side.
HG – 2021
