Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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 April 1, 2015 at 8:38 PM Prayers.

Cona Adams March 29, 2015 at 8:09 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 March 27, 2015 at 5:01 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 March 28, 2015 at 10:10 AM thank you, leo larry! i appreciate your comments...

Lindsay Laurie March 27, 2015 at 2:23 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 March 28, 2015 at 10:09 AM thank you for reading and for your comment, lindsay! are you from down under?