Finding Aviation In A Boy's Heart

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voice of a flight attendant was giving instructions over the intercom on emergency procedures. I began to hear the whining of the engines, and with a clunk, we began moving. As the plane began to roll backwards, the captain announced on the intercom how long the trip would be.
When the plane finally reached the runway, the engines started to scream as more power was wanted. Rolling down the runway all that I saw was a blur as everything raced by the window. All at once the plane rocked back and began to lift off the ground, like a bird taking flight. Climbing up into the air, I sank into my seat and my stomach felt as if it were in my shoes.
The plane rocketed through the clouds like a car in the early morning fog. We leveled off and the plane became quiet and settled into the sky, as did many of the screaming babies. With the low hum of the engines and the sight of clouds whizzing by, I soon found myself drifting off to sleep.
After hours had passed, I awoke to the sound ...

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