thrill ride Poem, by Tristan Robert Lange, at My poetic side

i was drawn to the coaster

from the blasted poster

hung up on the strip joint wall.

i sat in it in confidence—

no need for god’s providence—

a lap bar to stop the fall.

“hold both your damn arms, clown,

i will lower your lap bar down.”

its voice echoed down with gall.

but as the ride started going—

lap bar movement not showing—

my heart clenched into a ball.

the upside-down loop approaching,

the terror fast encroaching,

but this coaster car won’t stall!

six, five, four, three, two, one—

oh freaking no!—i am done!

this damn devil’s my fun’ral

First published on tristanrobertlange.com, October 24, 2026.

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