Rear aisle
seat,
Not her
preference.
A kiddo with
his mother
Seated to her
left,
The
welcome-safety speech
Lost to their
fuss.
While the
child was deciding
If eagles
would fly higher than plane,
She fell
asleep.
She woke up;
To tilting
wings,
To dropping
height,
And panicking
faces.
Faith
plummeted.
Prayers rose.
Her father
waited at arrival.
Muffled
voices over hysteria
Pleaded calm;
Went unheard.
Hands
struggled
To release
the mask.
She watched
Dream-like;
Too numb.
The reality
didn’t register.
For
a-minute-and-a-half.
And then it
was calm.
Relief
flooded her eyes
As she made
her way
To the
arrival.
Linking with Trifecta : Week Ninety-Four
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I'd hate a trip like that... still it happens.... yuk.. well written
ReplyDeleteThank you Bjorn.
DeleteSo terrifying! And this is exactly why I avoid airplane travel :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Janna. It is always a pleasure to hear from you
DeleteGod I hate airplanes. I have thoughts like these every time I get on one. And always the kid!
ReplyDeleteI like the ease they offer - the time advantage. Thank you so much Kymm.
DeleteWell told, Ruby. I felt the panic imagining the scene. I like the lines - faith plummeted, prayers rose.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stephanie.
DeleteI've been on a plane twice for a round-trip. The return was hairy due to some storm turbulence. Definitely an experience I make a point of avoiding if possible.
ReplyDeleteA point of avoiding for everyone :) Thank you Draug
DeleteI was gripping the chair rests of my cubicle seat.
ReplyDeletewell done
Thank you so much Lance. It is good to hear such kind words from you
DeleteOh my, one of my worst fears. Good take on this.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Viki and I think such a trip would be frightening for everybody
DeleteI don't fly often, and for the most part, enjoy the trip, but sometimes we hit turbulence that completely makes me wish I had taken a train.
ReplyDeleteI myself enjoy train rides more than air travelling. Thank you so much Tara
DeleteLoved the pace and rhythm of the verses. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lumdog
DeleteA gripping piece. (And I's hoping "arrival" means a safe landing.) Thank you for linking up!
ReplyDeleteYeah the arrival did mean safe landing. Thank you so much Editors
DeleteMan.
ReplyDeleteOh man.
The last time I flew I was overcome with anxiety.
I've been hesitant to get on a plane again!
You captured that feeling so well.
I'm thinking Xanax might be necessary next time!
Oh Sorry for raising the anxiety again. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here :)
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