In seeming control
of a small world
that often seems
quite large
and even important
in a day to day way
balance can be
elusive fragile
bound to tarmac
engineer alchemist
looking for explanations
for a red light
that holds the plane
fast to the earth
through regulation
connection missed
in a foreign city
itinerary in shreds
an unexpected chance
for perspective
and a reminder
that in all that really matters
control is an illusion
sustained only
by the foolish
and morally deplete