Life's a Roller Coaster

What's the meaning of life? A fairly common question, asked in some form by just about every human being. I look closely into my life. I don't see any meaning. I only see a roller coaster at the amusement park. My life gradually climbs, rising towards a plateau. Rising towards a crucial moment, of which I have very little control. As I fret, my life begins to slide downhill. That crucial moment passes and there's no turning back. Quickly, I gain steam. My nerves fizzle. I want to scream and yell. Faster and faster, I roll downhill, wanting the ride to be over. And then finally, I reach the bottom and the ride is over. My life's over and I want to do it again.