Pinball

The first time I played pinball

I was about seven.

I went to a carnival (alone).

I saw the action (close).

I watched the others (intent)

Until I knew EVERYTHING.

So I stood in line

with strange, evil, carnival people,

and waited my turn.

I put in my dime.

I flipped the ball.

I pulled back the plunger.

T I L T

I didn't try pinball again for years,

Or girls . . .