It’s a fine mess you have landed us in.
The words blurted from my mouth
We were at the check in counter
Sorry sir, your flights closed!
It was 7.25, the flight left at 7.50
Five minutes late. No go!
We had a 10 A.M. appointment
People were waiting, depending on us
They would be nervous as it is
A wait could disadvantage them.
Of course I couldn’t say it was all your fault
Even when it was.
You delayed our departure
Said we don’t need to leave until 5.30…
Plenty of time you said.
Now quick thinking. New flight, new hire car,
Calls to appointment, apologies
Rescheduling, reorganising, rethinking
My temper frayed, my tongue bitten,
Frustrated, disappointed, irritated.
All I could say, that expressed my ire
It’s a fine mess you have landed us in.
Written for: http://pookypoetry.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/poetry-prompt-8-first-phrase-last-phrase/
Morpethroad 
Ohhhh… I’m not sure I could have bitten my tongue in that situation… Then again, I don’t know if I would EVER let anyone make me late for a flight. Again, very well written and the whole feeling of the situation carries through amazingly.
Thanks CC you always write lovely comments.
It’s easy to write lovely comments (your words, not mine) when I feel I can be completely honest about the compliments in them… That’s not always the case, but with you I have so far not ever had that problem! *smile*
You are very kind CC.
The tension is evident, as is the frustration. Nothing worse than missing a flight when appointments are planned. Loved the closing line ..Hardie 😉
Thank you Jenny it is nothing short of frustration.
Reblogged this on S.O.U.L. S-P-A-C-E.
Thank you Joann.
My pleasure. 🙂
Oooo…know the scene…I really do!
Thanks Georgia, not one I ever hope to repeat.
Amen!
I can imagine the frustration in this type of situation. You made us feel that Michael. Well done.
Thanks Jackie it’s a frustration I hope not to relive again.
*slinks off quietly rather than admitting to having been the recipient of such comments for the same reason ….*
Mind you, in the good old days of less modernity but greater efficiency, enough sobbing in the story would still get one aboard.
Sadly not now days, they are very rigid about closing flights at the right time. I am sure you have amended your ways. Thanks for reading and your comment.
Oooh I could feel the suppressed anger here. This flowed beautifully… amazing that you managed to write such a rhythmic lyrical poem about a moment in time. x
Goodness – I would have channeled my g’ma for sure…
The words out of my mouth would not have been pretty.
RoSy such a statement from a young lady I thought so polite and centred. You learn something everyday..lol thanks for your comment.
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