Flightline

the last time we just cleared the trees
failsafe engaged reading
pull up now
before you hit
drop excited eyes and run away from me
shut them tight
we’ll get it right
we’ll be down soon
i wonder if i’ve made a mistake
how long can i wait til i
pull up now
before i hit
i’m not ready i don’t want to go this way
i apologize
for all my lies
please set us down
the last words i hear will be these
mechanical voice pleading
pull up now
before you hit
unignited fuel sprays away from me
i won’t complain
when the weather’s changed
and i rain on you