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Roller Coaster of Emotion

I got on the Roller Coaster of emotion It started slowly How hard could it be I laughed in the face of danger As it tentatively moved forward I began to feel dread What have I got myself into? There before me a steep drop The coaster stood there for a moment My heart pounding in my chest Fear screaming in my head My voice silent Downward picking up speed I felt my stomach in my throat Eyes closed Butt cheeks clenched Up the other side Adrenilane coarsing through my veins Excitement, feeling alive Dropping turning twisting Crying, screaming laughing Exhilaration The ride ends so soon Dissappointment To the back of the line Boredom as I await my turn Another chance to feel alive Do it all again Thrill is gone No longer surprised No more anticipation I might as well have taken the train I head out in search of another ride I want to feel something Anything Not sure what I will find

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 2/22/2013 8:09:00 PM
Been riding that same coaster for awhile now and I want off, time to search for another....awesome write and metaphor Rick! Soupmail
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2013 11:36:00 PM
Thanks Cecillia
Date: 2/17/2013 7:52:00 PM
oh..well feels like i was on the roller coaster of emotions..it got tight hold of me..very good poem..thnks for your precious comment on mine..take care
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2013 3:05:00 PM
you are most welcome, I enjoyed reading your work.
Date: 2/17/2013 6:39:00 PM
You may not want what you ask for, Richard. Be careful of what you ask for as you may get it. Great write. Love ya, Toquyen
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2013 3:07:00 PM
Thanks for the warning, I do tend to be more the cautious type myself but like real rollercoasters for fun, not so much the emotional ones ha ha!
Date: 2/17/2013 5:44:00 PM
Wow, what a roller coaster poem that you have gave to us Rick :D, great to read this one on my chirping morning :D, have a great afternoon there :) - hug, yanny
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2013 3:07:00 PM
You too Yanny, nice to hear from you.
Date: 2/17/2013 4:24:00 PM
wow, I love this extended metaphor. Yes, life could seem boring after having been on the ride of your life!!! So nice!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/17/2013 4:34:00 PM
Thanks Andrea
Date: 2/17/2013 12:18:00 PM
All hues and nuances expressed so poetically...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/17/2013 12:36:00 PM
Thanks Mehnaz, how are you doing?
Date: 2/17/2013 11:57:00 AM
When you get on the carousel, you can not get off until it stops ..... good luck. - A very well written poem, Richard. - Have a lovely Sunday afternoon. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/17/2013 12:37:00 PM
Gorgeous day here in Kelowna, sun is shining brightly. I hope you are having a good Sunday as well.
Date: 2/17/2013 9:22:00 AM
WOW! I've been on that ride! Oh dear, oh dear...the conclusion sounds all too familiar! What an amazing amazing write, Richard! I can so totally relate! Thanks for your post on my poem! Always good to hear from you!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/17/2013 9:25:00 AM
Thank Eileen, I am glad you liked it.

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