Terminal Parking Lot

Terminal Parking Lot is a "found" poem I composed from the text of a flight safety manual.

Terminal Parking Lot

Read English well

enough to understand

the instructions for opening

See well

enough to read

these instructions to see signals

Look outside for dangers

such as smoke

fire or water

You can wear

glasses or contact lenses

Hear well

enough to understand

You can use

a hearing aid

Speak well

enough to give

information

Be able

to use both hands

both arms and both legs

Be strong and

flexible enough to quickly open

Be able

to clear

Be willing

to help

Be…

at least

Be

with no one

Be understandable

Have no non-discernible condition

which would prevent you

from performing these functions or

a condition that might cause you to suffer

bodily harm

while performing these functions

You must be able

to do all

these things by yourself and

without harming yourself

Thank you