The airport taxi ride
Unwelcome pause for thought
Caught in memories and faces
Each one special, each a happy place
Thankfully
They are baggage that is light as silk
Needing no check in
Safely, joyfully, stowed within
Ready for every flight
Every journey in life
Ready to be opened any moment
For instant delight
An espresso for the soul
On days that are grey
And in moments where
Misfortune refuses to stay away
Parting is sad
But like mountains, these joyous times
Sparkle on the horizon
Memory monuments, calling us to find them
If everything must start and end
Then let's repeat it
Again and again, and again
Until next time, my friends
Dave James Horn ©️
About Dave James Horn
Based in Folkestone, Dave James Horn writes poetry to raise a smile and provoke a thought. He is part of Poet’s Corner Folkestone and an organiser of the Folkestone Language Exchange. Read his full bio here.