Bona Fide Boaster

He always loved the roller coaster, the Triple Loop
Rode it seventy times and never puked

Hands in the air going down hills
He never tired of upside down thrills

He was a vet of the roller coaster
Not a newbie, or rookie, but a bona fide boaster

So proud he was, so sure of the ride
That he paid no attention to the signs on the side -

The ones that tell you to never stand up -
Well he did, and paid the price soon enough

He was decapitated within a second or two
His head flew like a ball, into the blue! 

Screams of fun turned to screams of terror
As everyone realized the rider’s grave error 

Blood spattered shirts, hair, and faces
Came in with his body, slumped in its place

The M.E. called it, “accidental suicide” -
Citing it as the ride of his life

And unfortunately, the ride of his death 
But at least he died happy, shouting “Wheeee”, with his last breath


11/27/11
for "die a fun death" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations on your win in Natalie's "Die A Fun Death" contest Susan. Love, Carol
Mccormick Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 8:59 AM
I love thrill rides maybe almost as much as your, "bona fide boaster!" Next time I go to the park, this will come to mind, I'm sure of that, and I will be reading and obeying all the signs! HAHA! You may have saved my neck with this 1! TY for it.. o=) ~ECMc
Dietrich Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Susan, can't find any new poem of yours to read but I notice you are getting congrats for this one. I hope it scored high!! It sure deserved it. Congratulations.
Foster Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM
he was so busy showing off he probably never knew what hit him....congrats Susan, cheers Margaret
Dufresne Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM
masterfully done miss Susan ... looks like a high winner to me
J.T. Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM
It pays to read the signs and follow directions. Good write.- JH
J.T. Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Congrats on your poem win.
Williams Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Susan congrats on your win, glad i wasn't on it when this happened..David
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 1:10 AM
excellent ,very funny. congratulations x
Quigley Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Roller coasters scare me to death. Wouldn't have to stand up. Congrats on your win Susan
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Susan- Very funny one indeed-very creative! A big congrats. to you for your win in my contest :)
Dietrich Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM
ps. I LOVE carnival rides and sure miss those days!! Today though, i"d probably die from nausea riding on too many rides!!!
Dietrich Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 9:46 PM
hahaha, Susan, this is Wonderfully fun and ZANY. maybe you can get it into Frank's contest too (oops, I think you entered the booger into that one. haha, another good one!) Hope you see my email so we can start our big contest!! LUv, Andrea
Loving Iii Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 7:24 PM
over imaginative. john
Lane Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Horror humor. Add more cowbell and you've got something.
K. Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Omg-- I found this to be such a fun read, Susan-- I wasn't expecting what would happen to that boaster-- oh ouchy! heehee-- but you got me laughing aloud here, especially the "whee" part-- haha! :D
Howell Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 8:16 AM
I loved reading this, the rhymes were good and although it was a little bit morbid, it made me laugh!
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