Rollercoasters

My breath left me.
My stomach was full of butterflies.
My mind was full of doubt.
My mouth was dry.
My palms were sweaty.
"Hold on tight!" I screamed.
"Father, please protect him", I whispered.
My heart leaped out of my chest.
My eyes didn't stray.
His resolve didn't waver.
His daddy believed and teased.
His smile lit up the world.
His laugh melted the dark place called fear that resides in secret.
His joy was contagious.
He wants more.