Turbulence

In the air, a warning
Lets us know what to expect.
Sit and fasten seatbelts!
Says the captain’s voice, direct.

We close our eyes or take a breath
And try our best to chill,
While making sure our coffee
Or tomato juice won’t spill.

But whether we are calm or not
We have to wait it out,
For it’s a part of what
An airplane flight is all about.

It’s just too bad in life we’re not
Provided with a clue
That turbulence is on the way
So we’ll know what to do.

Instead, we’re ambushed every time
And rarely are we ready,
For with no seat belts we proceed
Unstable and unsteady.

In times of anguish we could keep
Anxiety in line
If only we could be forewarned
And see a seatbelt sign.