Aviation

Yesterday I was in Rome,
The end of a vacation.
Today, though, I awoke at home,
All thanks to aviation.

I tracked my flight upon the map,
The little arrow moving
And didn’t take a single nap,
The choice of films improving.

They served two meals, a snack as well,
Plus drinks for our imbibing.
The hours slipped by, as you can tell
From what I’ve been describing.

The flight was smooth, the hassles few;
No turbulence or rocking,
Though sure enough, and right on cue,
Some jet lag’s come a’knocking.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gorelick Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM
HOpe you had fun , but always good to get home. Enjoyed your trip. BG
Bauer Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 6:19 PM
Thank you, Barbara! It is nice to sleep in my own bed again...
Allison Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 5:41 PM
Did you fly 1st class to get food and drink lol - most airlines here don't include them anymore! I've not flown long haul in many a year, am always relieved when we arrive at our destination safely. so glad you had a wonderful holiday I'm sure the grandchildren will be delighted you are home again:-) hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 6:18 PM
Ha! No, Jan, we fly strictly economy but all overseas flights we've taken have included meals. Not so with flights within the US...
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 5:15 PM
Glad you had a good time ilene, went to Florida last summer, fine going out but coming back I was like a zombie for a few days. Tom.
Bauer Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 6:23 PM
Same with me, Tom. I felt like a zombie today...
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