Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Late to the Airport

My sister almost missed her flight,

But made it by a hair.

An accident and traffic

Slowed her down from getting there.


It made me think of years ago,

When you could reach your gate

Just minutes from the takeoff 

And it wouldn’t be too late.


No TSA, no pat-downs,

Friends and family by your side;

With shoes and belts and jackets on, 

You took things in your stride.


One memory stands out when we

Were late and we were told

Our seats were gone but we could fly,

If we could be cajoled


To fly first class. How much? we asked.

Oh, there’s no extra charge.

We laughed and so enjoyed that flight, 

A taste of living large.



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