Leaving On a Jet Plane

When sunset ushers a sky violet blue
At the first star’s light, my thoughts are of you.
And when I gaze into the moonlit sea;
Lights dancing on water, you are with me. 

When a lovely flower bends to the breeze
I picture your face, so eager to please.
As I fly away to a distant land
You dwell in my heart; I’m at your command.

I love your deep voice and things that you say,
And ways you miss me when I am away.
I don’t want to extinguish this fire,
Though it consumes my mind with desire.

I long for the moment we’ll reunite
And I'll share your kisses throughout the night.  


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4hsC0nRvZM 


Song: Leaving on a Jet Plane
This poem relates to the song perfectly because I was always leaving on a jet plane 
as a stewardess for 34 years. I met my husband on one of my flights in December 
of 1979. We were married In December 1981 and the most difficult part of our
marriage was me being away 4 days at a time while flying down under to Sydney,
or Auckland,  or 3 day trips to Japan. My thoughts were always with my husband and 
children.
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Watt Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 11:42 PM
It must have felt like this song was written for you, Connie. How interesting to know you met Mike on one of your flights! I find that very romantic. Your words are filled with that longing that makes for the best poetry. Love this sonnet ~ John
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 1:14 AM
I certainly did relate to this song. My husband was my favorite passenger and we felt an instant connection. It was very romantic. I was home as much as I could be. We made it work. I miss him so. Thank you John. Blessings xxoo
Austin Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Your poem relates to the sonnet form perfectly too. Love, daver
Seal Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 7:46 PM
Congratulations on your win with this write Connie, very moving. Take care,Richard
Lamoureux Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 9:00 AM
What. Great poem and your commentary make it even more relevant. Well done. Thanks for your thoughtful visit.
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 4:13 PM
I see this contest was finally judged and that you got some congrats. so you won!!! yayyyy. thanks for what you said on my summer ending poem.
Ainsley Avatar
October 20, 2013 at 9:12 AM
Sounds like love to me! And it is one of the great songs of partting. In world WII a woman lost her husband and wrote Frank Sinatra a hit song. After you know this back ground the song will mean so much more when you hear it. It's called; "I'll Be Seeing You" So anyway dropped by to say hi Connie. Enjoyed your poem . Be happy;Michael
A  Avatar
October 13, 2013 at 9:29 PM
wonderful win.............SKAT
Kendrick Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 4:26 PM
Ahh!! Enjoyed reading your very muscial winner..Congrats..Sara
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Connie, congrats on your placement in the Songs to Poetry contest! Thanks for sharing your touching story. I enjoyed reading!! Love and blessings, Rhonda
A   Avatar
October 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Connie, , Awesome Songs to Poetry ... congrats~ LINDA
Adams Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 8:21 PM
loved this one when I first read it...lovely Connie...congrats on your win :)
Guzzi Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 7:40 PM
Your first hand knowledge proved very useful, nice work! Congrad's on your verse winning! Light & Love
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October 3, 2013 at 2:00 PM
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Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2013 at 1:13 AM
this is so neat!! and what better theme for you to write than one dealing with a jet plane!! I don't think this contest ever got judged yet,did it? Connie, what have you been up to? I miss you!! Luv, Andrea
Horsman Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 10:13 AM
I knew i'd seen you before, brilliant poetry, so touching, love the line lovely flower bends......
Adams Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 5:46 PM
such a lovely write, and the caption at the bottom that explains it makes it even better...good luck in the contest :)
Mehta Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 12:26 AM
A beautiful flight of feelings with a jet plane, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 11:47 PM
Love how you made this so personal by talking about your stewardess days. Deb's theme sure did inspire you. and I see you have written lots of new poems recently. Have a good time in CA you lucky lady.
Ryerson Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 8:27 PM
Oh yes, I remember you telling me about those days and you have recalled them with beauty and elegance...Mary Travers is one of my all-time favorites as is this song... I posted a poem a long time ago called 'Peter, Paul and...' if you'd care to check it out...Have a wonderful day/night(?) - Tim
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