Fear of Flying

I must admit,

I do have a fear

of flying.

It’s the combination

of height and speed

which scare

the piss out of me.

I’ve always admired

the hawk and eagle,

though, majestically

soaring on the wing.

What a glorious thing

to see. But no, not

a dizzying prospect

for the acrophobic

likes of me.

To be a chipmunk

is more my speed,

situated securely

on terra firma,

taking my chances,

looking skyward

occasionally and

making a run for it

when necessary

is a far more acceptable

place for me to be...

I much prefer skipping
over the rocks,

geologically speaking

Chris Hanch 3-10-18