At the airport, waiting for the plane, I happen to look up,
Laptops open, Apps displaying, checking data shown.
People sitting, concentrating, fingers flying fast,
Phone flipped open, screens so brightly, conversation naught.

No discussion, silently watching, no hello or goodbye,
Facebook posting, message sending, emails answered too.
Chips are crunching, gum is popping, eyes all looking down.
Ear phones hanging, noiseless watching, I look up and smile.

Unknown people, business minding, waiting patiently,
Silent sitting, some just staring, no expression shown.
Books are open, pages turning, another chapter gone,
I am writing, while observing, time is ticking by.

Arms are crossing, legs now stretching, others pacing around,
Anxiously waiting, standing, sitting, lined up for the call.
Delay in boarding, steward calling, apologies announced,
People wriggling, children whining, boredom rising fast.

Glitch in system, technology failing, repairs still underway,
Times a ticking, people sighing, hoping not too long.
Board now happening, bags are gathered, priority passengers called,
Gates have opened, people moving, steward checking pass.

Seats now filling, belts are fastened, purring engine heard.
People chatting, lights are shining, doors now being closed.
Announcement broadcast, safety demo, wheels start rolling down,
Captain speaking, welcome given, lift off happening now.

Sit relaxing, we are flying, finally HOMEWARD bound.