Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

I Hate Airport Travel

Oh the joys of an airport trolley
I try and push it oh what a folly
The wheels always have a life of their own
I’ve not got off the ground I just want to go home

I want it to go left but it goes off to the right
I give in to its stubbornness; I really don’t want a fight
At last I reach the check in I can leave the trolley behind
Farewell you metal monster you drove me out my mind 

I queue up at the check in to get my boarding pass
Hope they don’t scrutinise my photo I really look an ass
No I’ve not got any liquids and I packed the bag myself
Oh damn I’ve left my travel sickness pills on the kitchen shelf

Now its through security oh how I do hate that
Remove your belts and boots, your scarf and your hat
Make sure you put your liquids in a plastic bag
Without my Oil of Olay I look a real old hag

In the departure lounge your pocket takes a hit
Have you seen the cost of a cuppa – it takes the mick a bit
You sit around for ages and hope that there is no delay
I just want to board the plane and go on holiday

Herded up like cattle when you hear the flight number call
I climb the aircraft steps carefully so I don’t take a fall
Squeeze into the aircraft seat and buckle up your belt
Hope the pilot knows their stuff and your last card’s not got dealt

Finally the plane takes off and you are in the air
Thirty minutes flight time for an exorbitant fare
Finally you land and you reach your destination
Time to relax and sit back and enjoy your vacation.

Jan Allison
30th April 2014

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Julia Ward March 30, 2015 at 5:26 AM Thanks for a good laugh. Hugs, Julia, xx Jan Allison March 30, 2015 at 7:33 AM My pleasure:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton May 4, 2014 at 5:58 PM a fantastical funny write Jan still laughing a great pen ty for visiting my page hugs 7 Jan Allison May 4, 2014 at 6:09 PM Thanks for dropping by Shadow. Hugs Jan xxx

Robert Pettit May 1, 2014 at 11:57 PM Great descriptiveness and rhyming in this humorous write. I have not been on a plane flight since 1992. However, I can imagine what you had gone through. Jan Allison May 4, 2014 at 2:51 AM Oh Robert i envy you for that but being on a tiny Island its either the plane or the ferry - the plane is the lesser of 2 evils! Hugs Jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane May 1, 2014 at 9:11 PM Jan, this was so much fun to read, love your stories as you live them, hope you have a fantastic vacation. Hugs Jan Allison May 1, 2014 at 11:53 PM It's sadly not going well now - read Turmoil - arghhhh Hugs Jan x

Jack Ellison May 1, 2014 at 4:42 PM Going to the Dominican Republic for a week at the end of May! 4 hours... ugh! Hate flying... think I'll take some coma inducing substance! LOL Loving hugs, Brother Jack XOXOX Jan Allison May 1, 2014 at 4:45 PM Oh Jack you will have a marvellous time! I will need a holiday to get over this one lol Hugs jan x

Carol Eastman May 1, 2014 at 2:23 PM The only place I fly is 4 hours to help my DAD... My Lord! That trip, squished in that seat.... goes on and on and on... Loved your poem... I always over pack... and can never find a single trolley. Then I have to lug the thing again all the way to the shuttle bus area! ARGH!... LOL Jan Allison May 1, 2014 at 4:44 PM Hell on earth isn't it travelling but so worth it when you reach the destination. Thanks for dropping by Jan xxx

Al Johnson May 1, 2014 at 2:10 PM Thanks Jan for your comments on my poem JUST BE HONEST! Highly appreciated!! On your poem regarding flying, great job of covering all the bases of flying. I truly can relate. Keep up the great work. Alfredo Leon Jan Allison May 1, 2014 at 4:43 PM Thanks for dropping by Al Hugs Jan xx

Ken Carroll May 1, 2014 at 1:44 PM Nice slice of life write Jan! Jan Allison May 1, 2014 at 2:05 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Ken. Hugs Jan xxx

Nette Onclaud May 1, 2014 at 6:31 AM SOUP MAIL..huggs Jan Allison May 1, 2014 at 9:07 AM Thanks for dropping by Nette hugs Jan x

Mark Peterson April 30, 2014 at 6:51 PM I once wrote a poem about airports and travel. Got rid of it one day, wondering why I would ever want to summon any of those memories again. Don't travel by plane now, preferring instead to travel by plain. Enjoyed your poem anyway. Mark Peterson May 1, 2014 at 12:32 AM Well, in that instance, the plane, of course. Can't beat it but don't have to like it. Jan Allison May 1, 2014 at 12:12 AM Thanks mark for dropping by. I live on a little island - 35 mins by plane or 3 1/2 hours on our boat ' the vomit comet' - i chose plane any day LOL. I avoid sea travel if at all possible hugs Jan xx

Darren Watson April 30, 2014 at 3:21 PM I always get a sore bum when I fly , Don't know if its the uncomfortable seats or the left overs of you with that cane , lol Loved it Jan , You'd make a great trolley dolly . Jan Allison April 30, 2014 at 3:23 PM MR WATSON ..... Behave lol! Hugs and kisses Stan xx

Barbara Gorelick April 30, 2014 at 2:45 PM Made me laugh...sort of.. It is a misery that makes me say "never again"..but I always do. BG Jan Allison April 30, 2014 at 3:01 PM Thanks for the lovely comments Barbara. Hugs Jan

Deborah Shiells April 30, 2014 at 1:31 PM Hello Jan, Oh this was great!!! Such true detail to the life of a traveler. Loved it! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful poem! Peace, Deborah Jan Allison April 30, 2014 at 3:00 PM Thanks Deborah for the lovely comments. I am sure next time you travel you will smile and this of this poem. Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith April 30, 2014 at 12:18 PM Have a lovely vacation...Tim Jan Allison April 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM Only away a few days Tim but after recent events i so need a break:-) Hugs Jan xxxx

Toquyen Harrell April 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM Lol, I like it. "Hope your last card not got dealt" - too funny! I like everything about the airport but I hate the thought of airplane crashing! It's fun to be in the middle of it, Jan :) Jan Allison April 30, 2014 at 12:14 PM No worries we have landed safely -phew! I wrote this in departures today having battled a trolley with a will of its own lol! Hug Jan xxx