On this journey of life, a ride with two distinct faces,
One side adorned with laughter, the other with darker traces.
A carousel spinning, with contrasting emotions it brings,
Two sides of the same ride, where joy and sadness sing.

On the funny and joyful side, laughter fills the air,
Children's gleeful giggles, carefree and without a care.
Colorful lights and whimsical tunes guide the way,
A carousel of happiness, where smiles come out to play.

Round and round it goes, the joyous side spins,
Delighting hearts, evoking laughter from within.
Cotton candy sweetness and endless delight,
A carnival of happiness, an enchanting sight.

Yet on the other side, a different tale unfolds,
A melancholic dance, where sorrow takes its hold.
Dark clouds cast shadows, tears begin to flow,
The violent gusts of sadness, a storm that's hard to know.

The ride becomes tumultuous, emotions run wild,
A tempest of anguish, as sorrow is compiled.
A rollercoaster of pain, with twists and turns so steep,
A stark contrast to the laughter, where tears freely seep.

Two sides of the same ride, opposites combined,
A delicate balance of emotions, like a dance defined.
For in life's complex party, both sides find their place,
The yin and yang of existence, with grace and embrace.

So let us ride this carousel, with all its highs and lows,
Embracing the contrasts, as life's story unfolds.
For it's in experiencing both joy and sadness, we grow,
Two sides of the same ride, a journey we come to know.