John Lawless Poet Free verse

Fear of Flying

and so I write my poetry - on paper airplanes
throw them out the window
then I run to the other side of the house
open another window - hoping
that something comes back.


©12/16/2018

Contest – A Succinct Treat Poetry Contest
sponsor – Michelle Faulkner

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Lindsay Laurie December 19, 2018 at 6:26 PM G'day John … you may have to shape the paper planes like a boomerang - thanks John - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw December 19, 2018 at 11:40 AM A great one John! Great to hear from you and thx for your witty comments re the shark in the soup write. Merry Christmas to you and your family - Bob

Darlene De Beaulieu December 19, 2018 at 11:10 AM Hello John, I have always wondered if the paper planes ever came back. Love this poem. Merry Christmas happy new year. have a nice day my friend. John Lawless December 21, 2018 at 9:38 AM this was a take on an old Jackie Gleason comedy bit(did I just give away my age???)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 19, 2018 at 6:58 AM Love this. My best to you in the contest. xomo John Lawless December 21, 2018 at 9:36 AM Just having' some fun Mo....