Pascal Borg Poet Free verse

At The Airport

	At the airport
I am stopped by a uniformed man
with strange customs.
			Anything to declare?
		I have declared everything in my poetry.
			How many poems have you, sir?
		Oh, about sixty or so.
			The legal limit is ten.
			You will be charged duty on the rest.
	I was charged.
He scribbled a receipt in blank verse.
I got away lightly this time,
he didn’t find the rest.
Thank goodness he did not look
	inside my head.

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Valsa George September 15, 2026 at 10:06 PM Dear Pascal, a poet needn't have a conventional theme. He can write on anything. The way you have turned your experience at the airport is a good example to show how even trivialities become eligible subjects for poetry. Your sense of humor is much appreciated. Pascal Borg September 16, 2026 at 3:28 AM Valsa, I appreciate your comments. Thank you for taking the time.

I Am Anaya September 10, 2026 at 7:39 AM Applause for such originality, Pascal. I loved your humor. 👍 Pascal Borg September 10, 2026 at 9:06 AM Thank you, Anaya, I'm glad I made you chuckle.

Sotto Poet September 9, 2026 at 4:53 AM Cleverly weaving poetic themes into an everyday scenario, Pascal. This piece adds humor to the travel experience. The imaginative twist makes it enjoyable and unique. Pascal Borg September 9, 2026 at 11:19 AM Sotto thank you for your comment and taking the time over these scribbles that lack seriousness and border on humour. I wrote this some time ago just before landing in Miami.