Flying Home Day

No matter when my flight is
On the day I’m flying home,
I am early to the airport,
Where I sit and write my poem…

And read my book or magazine 
And grab a bite to eat
And work a crossword puzzle
‘Til it’s finally complete.

It’s not worth the anxiety
To do last minute things,
For any slight delay (like traffic),
Oh, the grief it brings!

For someone prone to panic,
Having hours to unwind 
Leads to not one drop of boredom,
But a calmer frame of mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Allison Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 2:34 PM
Nicely written, I enjoyed it : - )
Turner Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 10:20 AM
I too am an early bird. It definitely cuts down on the stress. Good read, Ilene. Happy flight!
Ireland Avatar
March 29, 2023 at 10:46 PM
Spot on ilene, except I like yo people watch.
Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2023 at 12:11 PM
you are just like me. I love to arrive a full two hours before my flight, and I just love working on a poem or reading a novel as I wait!
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