Kim Van Breda Poet Light Verse

Air Travel

bags are packed cautiously locked
 ready to go
car trip to airport feels cramped
emotions  plateau
weigh-in and check-in formalities
extremely slow
final good-byes security scrutiny 
passport control

 departure clock promising leaving
on time
 heavy hand luggage warily tolerate
anticipate crime
 boarding claustrophobic cramped space
aisles align
narrowed encumbering  burdens as
knees decline

seating accomplished a major feat
  companion random
 anticipate take off adrenalin rush
stresses abandon
safety procedures inevitably commence
accidents happen
relief as drinks trolley heads my direction
air-travel rescue wagon


© September 2013- Kim van Breda

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Alex Frankel March 2, 2014 at 5:01 AM Hi Kim, love your style. I recognise the feelings completely. 'Security scrutiny' my favourite line - love the sound and the image! Best wishes, Alex

Poet Tacito September 5, 2013 at 8:02 PM Damn. I'm glad you survived this. :) This was a very entertaining read!

Eileen Manassian September 5, 2013 at 12:47 PM I LOVED THIS ONE, KIM! What an interesting and creative way to share these emotions!!! GOOD FOR YA, GIRL! :) I feel all the same things you mentioned here...I don't like the process of traveling, but I do like seeing a new place. This was wonderful! HUGS!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 5, 2013 at 12:06 PM - I know the stress .... gets hot just by reading it .....lol... - But when we finally through all, it's nice to go away for a while - Good trip and thank you for taking me with you Kim. (have miss you...holiday?) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ken Carroll September 5, 2013 at 11:26 AM Hi Kim, Wonderful slice of life write about the world of airline travel..thanks for commenting on my work.. Regards, Ken

Joseph May September 5, 2013 at 10:38 AM you took us from home to plane in a wonderful way...I enjoyed the trip....great write....best wishes

Nette Onclaud September 5, 2013 at 10:27 AM a dizzy flight, lovely write, kim..:) huggs