Flyboy

When you fly

above the cotton batting

and can't see

the Christmas lights of the landing field

a friend once told me,

"You line up these two little lines

like a little cross hair

and descend

through the clouds"

the choking blanket

only watching the lines

until you hit the pavement

because they are all you have.

I only have these two little lines with you

and I hope I hit the runway.

(This is for V. Thanks for the email, and all the great feedback! My aunt also notices my typeos. Is this aviated enough for you?)