I Am An Aeroplane

Just as the sun went down

I set about on my journey,

I caught the last few rays 
of the pink, orange & red

gave it a dignified salute 
for being the constant

it always is

embraced with happiness 
the stars and moon

that peeked to guide my journey.

I love the abundant expanse of the skies,

It gives me peace and time to reflect

Cruising above the clouds

Looking at the sheer emptiness

moving towards infinity

It makes me realize my littleness

in the largeness of this universe

I wonder who I carry today

A parent going home to her children

A daughter going home to her parents

A lover to his beloved

or a family on a holiday

Is it a weary traveler,

worn out from the long journey

and treading the difficult parts of life,

Sometimes,
A traveler running away,

from life and loved ones

or broken hearts and promises.

I take them all into my embrace

without prejudice or caution

and give them those few hours of solitude

amongst hundreds!

I much love my relationship

with the expanse of the sky

my friendship 
with the moon, sun and the stars,

I love destinations too!

For they give my journey partners 
light at the end of the tunnel.

They tell them, home is always near

just a few hours away

and I am always here,

to take you home

to your loved ones or otherwise!

I am a loner in the sky,

sometimes winking at my friend

taking another route to another destination,

But, when on ground,

I love being amongst my friends

and the friendly chatter of the humans

who take care of me and nurture me

for yet another journey

I love taking the world into my bosom!

Into their destinations of life!

some coming home,

others running away!

I am an Aeroplane!

~ 23rd November 2010