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Mask of Calm
Walking from the gate to the jetway
to the airplane
I put on a mask of calm
Arranging my face to look normal
Trying to look serene
Aiming to fit in with others
Hiding my fear of flying
Behind my mask of calm
I am anything but calm, cool, collected
Adrenaline spikes and fears surface
Fear that the pilot might make a mistake
Fear that the plane might malfunction
Fear that the plane might crash
Calming medication and deep breathing
Soothing mantras and distraction items
Fears still surface
I wonder about other passengers
If any of them wear masks of calm Hiding their fear of flying
© Kristi Jones
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Kristi Jones is a poet from Madison, Wisconsin. She loves spending time outdoors, whether tending her community garden plot or hiking local trails. Kristi’s poetry has been published in The Tiny Seed and UAMS Medicine and Meaning. She holds a BA from St Olaf College.
I like this poem. It's a lovely prose poem ( I hope that what it's called). The poem mirrors the real fear that many of us hide. Well done Kristi.
ReplyDeleteCertainly I do, and as I get ready to fly again I gather prayers and meditation around me to help ease those fears. I imagine many people have to do their best to set their fears aside. Thank you for sharing your work.
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