Travel Poem by Donna Saphier

My legs were slowly shaking
As I headed for the door
My heart was banging loudly
My jaw down on the floor

Luggage in my left hand
Passport in my right
Going to the airport
And I ain't feeling right

Terrified of aeroplanes
What am I gonna do
But this is something I can't miss
If I want to be with you

Walking through the airport
I started feeling weak
My lips were gently trembling
And I could barely speak

I look out through the window
And see this massive plane
What am I doing to myself
I'm sure I've gone insane

I sit down on the aeroplane
Safety belt locked tight
Engine's started roaring
This gives me such a fright

Up above the big white clouds
I kinda felt quite good
I thought I'd travel all the time
If I knew that I could

When it was finally over
And I stepped out onto earth
Everything was beautiful
Sun and sea and surf

The aeroplane experience
Is one that I will treasure
Travelling strangely through the sky
Will stay with me forever