a better idea

the tilt a whirl
goes round and round
with screaming
children,
i can hardly look at it
without getting
dizzy and feeling grey
butterflies in my stomach
wanting to fly out.
the same goes for the ferris
wheel, the roller coaster
and scrambler.
all rides i wore out
when young
and more adventurous.
but now, i like to stare
at the ocean. both feet
planted firmly in the sand.
that's enough
excitement and motion
for the most part
that i need, unless
you have a better idea.