A thousand miles is a mere few hours on a plane,
and even by car, though almost double the distance,
it would still be just a day-long journey—not the weeks
our ancestors had to endure—and there are no dangerous
wild animals or bandits lurking along the way.
The worst that could happen is a delayed or cancelled flight.
And yet, I can’t help but worry—trembling with fear even
—when the message on my mobile, asking if you’ve arrived yet,
shows as undelivered longer than expected.
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