rollercoaster

not like george segal
or maybe quite
in that film

where he is
mouse to a serial killer's
cat at a theme park

now that you've
crossed that divide
of your 40th year

death is no longer
simply over there
but approaching

with gross speed
and you're eyeballs
and toenails

can face anything
right
right

even if it is
the death you
the ride of your life