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Three Miles High
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Three Miles High |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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I count the steps on boarding this jumbo aeroplane I focus on my counting so I don't go insane I find my seat and sit in it The stewardess just smiles As I look out the window I can see for miles and miles With seatbelt firmly buckled I slowly look around To see the people small as ants buried in the droning sound the hostess looks and smiles at me she can see I am quite scared although we haven't moved an inch white knuckles now are bared Now I'm into heavy breathing As in my seat I pant I concentrate on formulas So I don't begin to rant We're three miles high and rising As a spark comes past the door And I know I'm going to die I'm sure of this - I'm sure The captain says don't worry And I wonder why It's not as if we've all grown wings And somehow learned to fly I reach up for the oxygen but my mask will not fall looking all around I see there are none down at all I don't like my chances As we drift from three miles high So with head down in my lap I bend and kiss my butt goodbye Then comes the screech and bumping My life flashes by my face I don't want to die like this Locked in this tiny space The crowd are now all laughing We've landed safe and then T'was all imagination But I'll not fly again. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Is this true Lynne? Are you giving up flying for good? To be honest with you, I have only flown a few times, but I have always been very afraid of going down in a plane crash. Now, after 9/11, you don't know what can happen once you are up there. I will probably fly again, but I won't make it regular habit. Nice write. Dave |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Kethry, I know just how you feel, I too am scared of flying sometimes! (big hugggsssssss) This is a very powerfully expressed poem, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kethry, thank you for sharing!    May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Beautiful description of the fears many people have. When I first started flying I felt the same way, but as you say, it is all imagination. And, darn it, it robs us of the glory of seeing God's heavens with beautiful white fluffy clouds, a sight one can not find anywhere on dismal dark earth. Why not have a couple stiff drinks and write a poem for the angels you are flying with. Wheeeeee! Remember your chances of landing safely are a lot better than riding home tonight. do you worry about the big out of control 18-wheeler? I hope not. 'Tis a great poem. Thanks for sharing. ((Keth)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Kethry - well my dear, me thinks that you will be flying again, or taking a long trip by boat. I'll pray for you when it's time to go for the plane ride... BC |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Hey guys, don't worry...this is not true. I love flying with a passion. If I could have a job that involved weekly commutes by plane I would jump at the chance. This is just a small poem that came out of a challenge on another site. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Lynne This was wonderful and I must admit that I could relate to the white knuckles on take off and the heart going a hundred miles an hour. I've done a lot of flying but I still can't quite get used to the take offs! Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth darling sister of my soul and holder of my hearts song, YOU know very well this is about me and my flying phobia, it’s not fair darling heart, you sit there telling me the wings are moving and laugh. Well, so be it darling heart, you’ll be sorry, I’ll think of retribution darling heart. I’ll think about doing this challenge but I prefer to do my flying on wings of fire. For you I’ll make the effort, I expect there is some benefits darling heart. Mmmmmm yes there are of course……….. lots of them. YOU know that this is utterly excellent darling girl so I won’t bother saying it, go and find reply number 63 it said how wonderful your writing is in form and structure. Which it is……….. I love it of course As always Mushy   To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kethry, great write! I love flying...not too crazy about the take off and landing...but love to fly. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
These may not be your feelings, but I never would have known that had you not said anything about it. They really seemed like it was something you were firm about. As for me, I don't like the thought of flying but once up in the air I'm okay. Wouldn't do it unless I had no other alternative though. Good response to the challenge.  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Keth...after 9/11...I think I knew this feeling... I did not like getting on a plane and flying about 5000 miles one way...and then doing it all over again on the way back...yes, knuckles were showing a little... err...enjoyed the flight... |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
this was funny. i don't want to laugh at you're fright...but it didn't seem to have too serious a tone  i liked it very much. especially when you kissed your butt good bye in the crash position. hehehe.take some valium in the terminal. you'll be fine. "There he goes. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Keth, Now sweetie...let's think this through. It's hard to live on a really big island and never fly again. Unless you have lots of time on your hands for really big boat trips. I hope you reconsider. And about that kiss...  Fun (I thought) |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Suetang, I chew gum on takeoffs and I love the bump on landing. I was once on a courtesy flight with a group of people who had never flown before. They stood and cheered when the plane landed. Marsha, here I was trying to keep your name out of it...I did not want to come across all superior you know and you go and dob yourself right in. Besides which you soar on wings of wonder...why would you need a plane. Enchantress, I love to fly too...sometimes I use a plane skyshine, how can you have a name like that and not love to fly. It was a tongue in cheek write for me. Magnus, I think 9/11 impacted on us all...but probably me less than Americans because of the distance...also because I'm a fatalist...what will be will be. Ethan, If I took Valium in the terminal I'd be flying a dragonback before I got to the plane. Valium makes me hallunicate you know. Larry, given that I spent six weeks in a leaky boat, sick as a dog to get to this island it is hardly likely I would travel this way again. And the kiss was meant to be fun. Thanks everyone Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh dear Keth, did I ever need this great belly laugh, I am falling out of my chair. "The captain says don't worry And I wonder why It's not as if we've all grown wings And somehow learned to fly" and this one especially "I don't like my chances As we drift from three miles high So with head down in my lap I bend and kiss my butt goodbye' Hahahaha this meant so very much to me, as I had a bad experience on a plane in a thunderstorm tornado , and I will not fly unless God sends me my own wings..Love this so much Keth... floriaFloria |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Kethry, I know what you mean.I can't give up flying though because I do love to go on vacation.I just hold on to the seat, close my eyes, and breathe.Ususally that makes me through. Peaches |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Kethry, amusing but first rate self-dialog! We all have that certain fear of something that is hard to overcome. Fears can only be conquered when the risks are struck down with confidence. Really nice job of writing, and i commend you! theShadowRider |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
It's not the fall from 30,000 feet that kills you.It's that sudden impact when you hit the ground that gets you.Does having your seat belt fastened really help. paladin |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Smiling here Didn't know you were a contortionist Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Ha! Great response to the challenge! Nan |
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