Mitchell airport
Early Friday morning
At the gate
Watching a young family and smiling
I'm not traveling with kids
I'm all alone for this trip
To see the sights in Cleveland
My stomach flutters
Can I do this by myself?
Of course
Of course I can
I'm forty-six
But admittedly used to being surrounded
Surrounded by my family
Naomi eager to snuggle
Levi keen on playing a game
I smile as I think how strange it is
48 hours without them
Without their constant need of attention
Without hearing them bicker and whine
And also
Not needing to care for them at the airport
Levi cramming his tablet into his backpack before boarding
A few deep breaths
It's not like I'm hyperventilating
Just getting used to the idea that I can do what I want
In a few minutes I'll hear the ultimate permission
Relax and enjoy your flight
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