Orly, 1962
The taxi pulls up to the curb. The couple exits with their bags packed. He hails the skycap to handle the bags. Scarlet jacket over maroon wool slacks And a two carat diamond, She is the picture Of the good life. The trip was planned for years Every detail looked after All their lives they worked All of the trappings to see. Moon River is playing As they meet the group For the flight home. The Louvre and Versailles The side trip to Bordeaux, Drinking and laughing With friends. He's is staying behind. But he sees his wife to the plane And goes to his 10AM meeting. As he reaches the taxi stand, There is a commotion in the building. A plane has gone down. He stops and wonders... ....Is it? ....Could it be? He reenters the terminal. Knowing life has irreversibly changed.