Children laughing gleefully,
Eagerly awaiting their turn to play
Amused and happy as could be,
Running to each display.
A kaleidoscope of colour,
The carousel seemed plain
A merry-go-round in multicolour,
Around they twirled again.
My heart stopped when I spotted you,
I was unable to explain
I’d felt nought but an old shrew,
Joy filled my heart, removing my distain.
Upon a unicorn so beautiful
While standing alone, epitomy of grace
Until I thought I was delusional
As a distant memory I would trace
Something in your stance beckoned me,
I could not resist and to you quickly went
My heart suddenly filled with so much glee,
Upon reaching you, I was clearly spent
Standing, staring with loving affection
One I certainly could not explain
For though sidelined you were perfection
As childhood memories flooded me again
Remembering the fun I’d shared
My arms tight upon your neck
Countless rides, once paired
Nothing here was circumspect
My love for the carousel though long forgot
Was instantly brought back
The joy of riding you no longer afterthought
Details bright and clear no longer a flashback