Roller Coaster

Riding our Roller Coaster,
there were ups and downs;
smiles and frowns;
but when the cars stopped at the platform,
I focused on the nausea instead of the thrill.

One day, I got in line for a different ride.
I hung back from the turnstile--
allowed myself to enjoy the excitement of mere imagination.

Suddenly, I found myself awakening from a stupor.
I heard nothing but exclamations of joy
reverberating from our roller coaster.
I looked back and saw it glistening in the sunlight.

I re-faced the ride before me.
This time, all I felt was disgust and shame,
but I was fortunate
to be simultaneously blessed
with complete and utter awareness--
of the amazing nature of the roller coaster
and how lucky I was to ride it!

I raced back to our roller coaster.
The line appeared eternal; the conditions ovewhelming,
but to board the cars on that track--
any setting would be worth it!

I endured the conditions of the line.
I polished the cars and
nutured the tracks and foundation.

Finally, the attendant let me board.
An elation surged through me like I've never known.
I had never been so sure of anything before.
There was nothing that remotely compared to this ride.
I would be forever committed to its upkeep and enjoyment.

Riding our roller coaster,
there will be ups and downs;
smiles and frowns;
but each time the car stops at the platform,
I will focus on the amazing feelings I was blessed with,
and I will share my delight with the World.

May 16, 2009