CABIN PRESSURE

There is a world of oxygen


all around,

all the time.

That never changes.




But our breathing does.

We can reach for the mask first




and live in a state of emergency,

feeling pressured by the idea

of a cabin, or we can breathe

our own deep breath

on our own accord.

We can actually sit back and relax,

and enjoy the ride,

knowing, though, there will be 

turbulence, as well as

pretzels and nuts—

compliments of our friendly

flight attendant called Life.