“Fear of Flying”

The ground drops out below my feet.

Heart pounding in my chest,

Trying hard not to think,

Only catch my breath.

My stomach flutters.

Clouds licking at my heals,

Nostalgia licking at my mind,

My numb body tries to feel.

Panic rises within me,

Water rushing down below,

Fingers grip, white knuckle tight,

Hoping not to meet that steady flow.

My nerves are on the fritz,

Cool liquid calms me down.

Ever patiently I sit,

Waiting for my feet to safely hit the ground.