On Skyway

First long flight from India to the USA

All things seem rosy, even the seats

Oh, marvel at the clouds drifting by

Catch up with movies old and new What in the world is a “Hindu” meal?

Few years of up and down that skyway Arms stretch to rid of excess baggage

Legs beg to pay up for extra legroom

Neck sticks up for pillow like never before

Stomach recoils at the mention of food

Kids scream as screens don’t suffice

Parents envy those traveling alone

‘Economy’ builds strength, patience

A thin wall or a curtain separates

Privileged few with heavy pockets

All going to the same place

With different experiences,

Sort of like life!