Awaiting In Anticipation
The time has arrived
Sitting, waiting in anticipation,
The day has finally arrived,
We are loaded into a cramped plane,
Waiting for this beast to take to the skies.
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Foreign languages surround me,
Not a word I could possibly understand,
Surrounded by people, yet totally alone,
Which was always the bigger plan.
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It’s hot, as the plane sits and waits,
A few people not yet seated,
The air conditioner struggling,
As everyone is impatient and over heated.
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A full load today,
Not a seat spare,
Thankfully I have the coveted window seat,
Attempt to take it, if you dare.
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Excitement rises as I wait,
The best part of a plane ride,
Is the G force on take off,
The smile on my face free and wide.
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Imagine my surprise,
When I discovered Qantas’ free wi-fi,
The hours will pass quickly,
As we speed across the sky.
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Melbourne we’ll soon be on our way,
Landing just hours before,
The Billy Joel concert tonight,
To listen to those songs that I adore.
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Here we go,
Bye for awhile Brisbane,
Almost 2,000 Kilometres to go,
Aboard this packed airplane.
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Colleen Millsteed
My first love is poetry — it’s like a desperate need to write, to free up space in my mind, to escape the constant noise in my head. Most of the time the poems write themselves — I’m just the conduit holding the metaphorical pen.
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Comments (4)
I can feel your excitement through your words!
Flying is so stressful but your words make it sound more joyful. I also love Billy Joel and saw his concert many years ago. Lovely.
Very nicely done.
Super!!!