im that kid lost at the carnival,
alone and teary eyed,
running to the carousel,
scared to death, i hide.

As i watch my peers on board,
starting to spin fast,
i wish that i could give them,
the self respect they lack.

The carney laughs maniacly,
when he breaks the lever,
these people now caught on the ride,
it spirals on forever.

My inner child and i,
are left with just the dust,
the crumpled candy wrappers,
and discarded slushy cups.

Everybody’s leaving,
everything is shutting down,
im that kid lost at the carnival,
waiting to be found.