A Night At The Fair

I only did it for a 'dare',

My visit to that Dreadful Fair;

This 'dare' had rules, both strict and true;

'I must do all my child would do',

Then, if I passed this simple test

I could have all I might request.

Could I resist this tempting 'dare'?

I went, that night, to see the Fair!

First of all we thought we'd try

The Disco-Ride, (it's not too high),

But, after whirling twice around

To blaring music's ghastly sound,

There floated up a thick, grey smoke,

I thought, "Oh no! I'm going to choke"!

My 'darling child' cried, 'This is great',

The Big Wheel's next, I just can't wait!'

From there we tried the Dodg'em Cars,

And truly, I was seeing stars!

I grabbed my Helter-Skelter mat,

But listen what came after that;

First Candy-floss, then Mushy Peas,

(I was weak and white, with sagging knees),

Toffee Apples followed that,

Then three Hot-dogs, (and one Hot Cat)!

But I just meant to win this 'dare',

I tried out each ride at the Fair!

Two hours on, all pale and drained,

I sat at home, the Prize I'd gained!

But then I thought, "Am I mistaken?

Father's frying Eggs and Bacon!"

I'll not discuss what happened then,

But, I'll NEVER visit that Fair again !!!

by

Shirley Frances Winskill 1987