Welcome to LAX
the voice chimes through the speaker.
Welcome to waiting…
Passing the time as best you can,
in as many ways as you can,
in as many solid and torturous
economy lounge chairs as you can.
Landing early from a connecting flight
sounds perfect, almost beneficial.
It resonates with positivity,
as if you have gained time.
When all we gain is time to wait,
to waste.
T minus thirty minutes until boarding begins,
T minus forty five until take-off,
T minus moments of my life.
Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen
Gleefully, without a care pierces the gate attendant.
Gate 48B, I can’t think of anywhere
I would rather be.
Keeping my baggage in sight at all times,
in sight at all times,
from a watchful security camera eye.
In sight more than ever, close to 5 years on.
