Amusement parks

When my children were young I dutifully took them to amusement parks. This piece was written at that time. Now that I have grandchildren the same thoughts arise, although I do enjoy Disneyworld.

I do not like amusement parks
To me they're not appealing
I'd rather swim with schools of sharks
Than venture Ferris wheeling.

I do not like amusement parks
I've found they don't amuse me.
I think I hate amusement parks.
Who needs them to abuse me?

While some are whirling all around
With great acceleration
I stay safely on the ground
And practice moderation.

A stomach was not meant to churn
(It's really not supposedta')
It's clear that I will never learn
To brave the roller coaster.

I'd rather ride the Carousel
It's fine for one who's cautious.
Cause I can hold on very well
Without becoming nauseous.

But other rides that I have tried
My kishkus finds upsettable.
Whatever prompts me to decide
I later find regretable.

On Hurrican, Cyclose, Comet, Whip
A thousand folk make merry.
But when my stomach starts to flip
Is this trip necessary?

When others ride the Tilt-A-Whirl
I just refuse to go.
Around the heavens, how they twirl
While I wait down below.

Like mighty Gods they rule the skies
And I a tiny worm, a
Serpent not equipped to rise
Above the terra firma.

Once in a moment weak I dared
To ride the fearsome Rocket.
I climbed aboard, no effort spared,
My ticket in my pocket.

The engine started with a roar.
I knew I'd met my master.
I braced my feet against the floor.
Ten heroes shouted "Faster."

Three times around the missile sped.
I clutched the handles frantically.
The world revolved about my head,
Pacific to Atlantically.

Once more about the Rocket turned,
My vision growing blurry.
My eyes bulged out, my forehead burned.
The children laughed, "Don't worry!"

And when,atlast,the ride was done
And heavens ceased their turning.
I made my exit on the run,
With stomach fully churning.

At last I found an empty bench
To regain equilibrium.
My nerves had had an awful wrench,
And so had my vestibulum.

Right then I vowed forevermore
Precisely and specifically
That I'd abhor, ignore, withdraw
From things that worked centrifically.

Though I don't like amusement parks
I'm sure there's much to say for them...
Now I don't mind amusement parks
Because I stay away from them.