The Rush of the Ride

The arena is pulsating with excitement
As I enter the gate.
But all I feel is contentment,
In my fully focused state.

Adrenaline courses through my veins
When I hear the buzzer roar.
Suddenly I let loose on the reins,
That’s when I begin to soar.

My eyes wide open with the rush.
Rounding the first turn with the next in sight.
The cheers of the crowd are not in a hush.
We are a streak in the night.

The third turn in my vision,
There is one thing on my mind.
Rounding the turn I make my final decision.
I dug my heels into his hind.

Running at the speed of light,
I fly back to the gate.
I have rode my best tonight,
And I definitely was not late.