Can somebody help me?
I was looking for the slide.
Somehow I’ve ended up,
On this roller coaster ride.
This ride is going faster,
My body hurts a lot.
They say to feel better,
I’ll have to take a shot?
It’s not that I’m ungrateful,
I will try and do my best.
But I’m not feeling any better,
With this talk of a blood test.
I don’t understand your logic,
You say I need to count?
I only want a hotdog,
What is a carb amount?
The shot made me feel much better,
But now I’m shaky and sweaty.
I ate just awhile ago,
But I’m hungry again already?
Next time a little less medicine,
Or maybe just one fewer stick.
But now I’m tired and thirsty,
Is this some kind of trick?
What’s the right combination,
Of medicine, food, and fun?
This ride is very frustrating,
And I’ve only just begun!
I turn and glance over my shoulder,
There are others in cars behind me.
They’ve been on this ride for awhile,
They’re there to help, and guide me.
They’ve all been riding together,
They help and support one another.
This ride is a 'D' roller coaster,
We’re all 'D' sisters and brothers.
We’ve got a group ticket for life,
There is always room for another.
But we hope there’s an end to this soon,
Don’t want to stop for your sister or brother.
We all do the best that we can,
We hold on and try not to groan.
We help the new riders understand,
It’s a ride best not ridden alone.
We all watch out for each other,
One big family, like a Rockwell poster.
We’re all on this 'D' ride together,
This thing called the 'D' roller coaster.
Gary
2000
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