The Merry-Go-Round
by Jason Kirk Bartley
“The Merry-Go-Round” read by Jason Kirk Bartley.
I could hear the happy music,
as the festival was back in town.
Out of every ride, the best I had found
was the carousel that goes ‘round and ‘round,
while some of the horses go up and down,
alternating to the sound
of the beautiful music.
I wanted to ride the black stallion,
but I had to wait for my turn …
Sharing and good morals
need to be better learned.
Colored lights ran,
blinking up and down,
as all the horses went in a circle
going up and down.
On top of the ride, sticking out his tongue
was a giant face of a clown
with a great big smile!
Finally, my chance to ride
was here after a while.
I mounted the black stallion,
just like the Lone Ranger.
Holding tight to the pole
kept me from danger.
It was as if I were riding a real horse of mine!
I kicked his sides, up and down he went,
‘till it came to a pause …
My money had been spent.
The black stallion and the horses
would be here for a few more days
to allow kids to just be kids
and let their imaginations run away.
About the Poet
Jason Kirk Bartley resides in Ohio. He is 50 years of age. He is married to his forever love and wife, Nila. He loves each and every one of you and wants you to be blessed. He has a Master’s degree in ministry from Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio. He has won many awards and been published in various places. God bless you all.
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Photo: Carved wooden head of a carousel horse in The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Modified by Veronica McDonald.
