At a Fair

AT A FAIR

                Me! The team leader of group of just four,
               ventured enthusiastic to explore,
               open large unfamiliar fair ground,
              walking, wandering, running all round.

                          Among the siblings between
                             eleven and sixteen,
                             I was the boldest,
                             being the oldest,
                           acted as competent guide,
                           leading for Ferris wheel-ride.
           
                 On vertical whirling, I feel too scared
                So, rest three boarded, I have not dared.
               Wheel started revolving accelerating speed.
             Something sinister pricked my sixth sense to bleed.
           
              Time scheduled was five minutes only.
             I was watching controlling heart beats coolly.
              Time up, yet the wheel continued its motion            
              Worried spectators went crazy in commotion.
              
                 Being bewildered I had to repent.
               My younger siblings! I had sent.
       Automatic switch -off went wrong, whom to blame?
       At last quick maneuvering solved problem.        
             
          Henceforth whirling wheel was forced to stand still.
          Sudden trauma was chased by zeal and thrill.

    03/17/19
                         First Place
'At A Fair' Contest by Julia Ward.
                                                Third Place
  YOUR CHOICE (6)   Contest by Brian Strand

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