Summer's here dramatically,
this luminance I'm glad to see,
but my head is nagging me:
Someone's boiling gravity.
I made friends with balance
on the metal bars in my school yard
so I can stand a little tumble,
just don't hit my head too hard.
But this dizzy's kinda weird
Question for my inner ear:
Which way's down? It isn't clear
My up just up and disappears.
If I panic, I'll be panicked.
If I manage calm instead
it's a little roller coaster
hiding in my dizzy head.
I don't need to purchase tickets.
Season pass, I'm sticking with it.
But if this park changes exhibits
I'll move on, won't even miss it.
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