Much as I love to travel, I must confess
A trait crucial to travel I do not possess
And that is patience when there is disruption
To the planned itinerary- I still travel under the assumption
That flights would to their schedules adhere
And a delay in reaching my destination I would not fear
But that is hardly ever the case these days
Flights are disrupted in hundreds of ways
Unpredictable weather, political conflicts, cost-cutting by airlines
Any of these factors can operate individually or intertwine
With one another to cause massive delays
To deal with them, being patient is the only way
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I was amused when an article on Thanksgiving travel I read
“Bring a healthy dose of patience and humor” it said
If one were to fly during the busiest season
This advice would definitely stand to reason
When there is a possibility of arriving significantly late
(After the turkey has been carved and there is little left on the plate)
The humor in this situation one has to be able to appreciate
In overcrowded airports as one us forced to wait..
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Each time I fly, it seems to be a personal test
For my patience, to cultivate which more energy I should invest
And if I could learn to laugh at ridiculous flight delays
My futile outrage would dissipate away
Passion...unbridled 