Plane Terror !!

A seat on the plane near the exit,
I ask for the same every year.
Not for the view or the service,
Just an instilled sensation of fear.

I take all the pills and the tablets,
But nothing is keeping me calm.
I sit there in cold sweat and silence,
Just clutching my old lucky charm.

Children are playing and laughing,
Just happy to be on their way.
The look on my face speaks of terror,
I cling to my seat and I pray.

The light up above says "No Smoking",
Like the title of some sacred song.
The other saying "Seat Belts" is flashing,
I know now that something is wrong.

Doing their best to console me,
By saying we're ready to land.
The hostess so loving and caring,
I wish she would just hold my hand.

Down on the ground we have made it,
No problem and really no fuss.
In two weeks I have to relive it,
Next year I'm going by bus!!