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In the Cockpit

In the cockpit, in the air, The pilot’s in control, The safety of the passengers His most important goal. His second in command is there In case he needs assistance, No matter what the weather, Destination or the distance. When traveling, I never think About the cockpit crew. I just assume that they will do What they’re supposed to do. But hearing of this deadly crash And what has been surmised May stir up much more panic Than can likely be disguised. When buckled in our seats, though, We’ve no choice but to adjust And presume those in the cockpit Are deserving of our trust.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 4/1/2015 8:38:00 PM

Prayers.

Cona Adams

Date: 3/29/2015 8:09:00 AM

As always, Ilene, your poem has an easy flow, logical progression, and unobtrusive rhyme pattern. Well written. The flying I've enjoyed has been in a 4-seater Cherokee 235, because I knew and trusted the pilot. He is a slow and methodical driver of an automobile, which made for guaranteed safety in the air. He also maintains the car and plane mechanically, so we trust the plane as well.

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 3/27/2015 5:01:00 PM

I refuse to fly Ilene...not because I do not trust the crew, but the pressure variations make in ears hurt and I no longer want to go through all of the clearance procedures and other complicated processes necessary these days. Your poem was well done and a timely comment on the recent crash.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 3/28/2015 10:10:00 AM

thank you, leo larry! i appreciate your comments...

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/27/2015 2:23:00 AM

G'day Ilene... a really pertinent poem written in a blameless way that for the passenger, relies on trust. By the way, very nicely written and rhymed. Thank you Ilene - Lindsay

Ilene Bauer
Date: 3/28/2015 10:09:00 AM

thank you for reading and for your comment, lindsay! are you from down under?