Carnivals

For years my family marveled at the speed and silliness of the rides 
I cringed in disgust as they only made me nauseous 
I much preferred tattoos and funnel cakes 
Lemonade and milk 
A helpful concoction made so delicious 
the clowns were an extra terror 
The crowds a pain....
I pretended to be gracious 
hiding my hatred all the way...
Oh thejoys of the carnival days