watching the planes

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I’ve never been on a plane. I have never left New York City.

but I’m always imagining what it’s like up there, to be on your way somewhere new.

often I think the sky is trying to tell me something: about where I could go, or what might be waiting if I did.

sometimes I picture all of this in my head. oh, and being in love, too: watching someone take off, with something in you lifting off, even if you’re staying behind.

this song came from that kind of daydream. it’s called JFnK.

JFnK I want to whisper nice words/& follow you, wherever you’re going/I wish I were leaving JFuckinK on that plane/I thought the air I was breathing was enough,/when the whole sky is in your heart/I want to hear every word that exists in you,/in the roar of the engine, in the sea/if I say that I love you/it’s because I don’t have an off switch/if I say I love you, it’s true/even when my too fast heart crashes down

30 responses to “watching the planes”

  1. Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey Avatar
    Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

    You’re not missing anything now, cookie. I spent 16 years in the Aviation industry and I have never seen it as bad as it has been since 2020. Ugh!

    Your lyrics are honest. We all appreciate that.

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      cookie

      still, it’d be kind of nice to be floating up there, maybe munching on some pretzels, I don’t know. thank you, Sheila.

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  2. Robert Horvat Avatar
    Robert Horvat

    One day you still might spread your wings. Nice tune.

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      cookie

      it’s one of those dreams I’ll hold onto, Robert. thanks for stopping by! and for your kind words.

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  3. Susana Cabaço Avatar
    Susana Cabaço

    So lovely, Cookie. Our daydreams can sometimes be more enriching than the real experience. Though I agree, there’s always a thrill in going to some place else. A tangible opportunity to go beyond routine and, who knows, embrace something new. Thank you for this beautiful and meaningful share. Much enjoyed, my friend. Sending you light, love, and blessings 🙏✨💖 and wishing you a wonderful day, full of pleasant daydreams and real-life experiences 🌈🌻🌞

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      cookie

      hi Susana! it would be nice to go someplace new, but I don’t dream it too loudly. there are other things I hope for a lot more. thank you for starting my morning with your beautiful message. x

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  4. Sara Flower Avatar
    Sara Flower

    I love this. Flying is wild the first few times you go! Watching as you leave the earth and soar higher. I pay extra for the window seat, it’s worth it.Music is another level up in the air, too! Literally.
    I will listen to the song once I am back in my room. I am on my laptop now with no earbuds.

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      cookie

      your description’s beautiful, Sara. that’s what I want! someday. I hope you like the song.

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  5. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Lovely song, Cookie. It’s the getting there that is cool and the moments in between when you’ll flying. Keep those dreams always! 😎

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      cookie

      I will! thank you, Cindy. x

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        Cindy Georgakas

        That’s so good to hear! 🩷

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  6. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Sweet soul and song, dear cookie. “when the whole sky is in your heart” 💗 Where would you first choose to go?

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      cookie

      thank you, Michele. it would be Spain, to see where my father and grandparents came from.

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        You’re welcome and thank you for sharing. I’ve never been, but I’ve heard how beautiful it is. Would be amazing. You’ll get there and your reasons for going are moving with incredible learning. You’ll get there. (meant to repeat here 😊) Do you still have family there?

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      2. cookie Avatar
        cookie

        ♥️ yes! in Andalusia, my abuela has cousins there, Michele.

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      3. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        That’s wonderful! 💕

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  7. Sara Flower Avatar
    Sara Flower

    I am listening now. It has a great melody. It reminds me of waiting at the airport as airplanes take off.

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      cookie

      🛫♥️

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      1. Sara Flower Avatar
        Sara Flower

        😊

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  8. destiny Avatar
    destiny

    I hope you get to experience this, Cookie …. My first experience came late but was so worth it…

    lol, and if I could…I would be flying around the world … just for the sake of it …

    🤞for you … one day 🤍💫

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      cookie

      maybe one day will even have a name — like Tuesday ;/

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  9. graysummers Avatar
    graysummers

    The song’s vibe is one of yearning cookie. You capture your song’s theme in spirit every time.

    I left school and got a job in a Travel Agents. We were offered many ‘educationals’. Trips to places to see what our customers were going to experience. I never went. I wanted the job because the manager let our band rehearse in the basement. My colleagues were delighted because that meant more trips for them. Did go twice. Tunisia and Tenerife….but that was all. Have been to Spain later in life, but only a handful of times.

    My grandmother was Spanish. I never met her. She died when my father and his sister were very young. I have one single photograph image of her. She very much resembles my daughter. Going on trips? I have a yearning to travel in the VeeDub Bus around Europe. But probably never will. Wales, and other UK places, is beautiful enough to drive around.

    I can imagine you absolutely loving flying to different places around the World cookie. Your inquisitive mind and way with writing down the poetical words would be at one with capturing the experiences you would find out there. Songs too. Cultural musical influences mixing in with your melodies. That would be cool. If you dream a dream? It always eventually realises itself.

    All the best cookie. 💫

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    1. cookie Avatar
      cookie

      I think I’ve got it all figured out now, Gray. I could ride around Europe with you and Angie in the VeeDub. just swing through Brooklyn and pick me up. I’m quiet company. I don’t take up much space, I don’t eat much, and I may be surprisingly handy when it comes to asking for directions in Spain. you’d hardly notice I was there, except for the occasional song when we stop for snacks somewhere beautiful.

      I love my daydreams. maybe there are more important things I should be doing, but they don’t know that. they just show up uninvited and totally welcome.

      thank you, as always, for your kindness and steady encouragement. it means more than you know. x

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      1. graysummers Avatar
        graysummers

        That made me smile cookie. I love daydreams too. Angie and myself watched a film about walking the Camino de Santiago Way. As a pilgrimage. We were both saying we would love the challenge. Take the VeeDub Bus to the start of the journey, park the Bus up safely somewhere, walk the Way and then get back to the VeeDub after the spiritual time away of maybe weeks. Maybe catch a train back or whatever suits.

        My younger brother was learning Spanish a few years ago, got really good at it and then let it slide. He is retiring in September, just 2 days before his birthday of 68 years old. He says he is going to revisit learning it again. I can’t succeed at learning any languages at all. The words won’t stay in my Aphantasia mind. Nothing to link them to visually. So I would be at a massive linguistic disadvantage on a walk in Spain. Or driving through the many other countries too.

        I would definitely carry a guitar in Europe though. Like you say, songs are Nirvana. A place of peace and spiritual calm. You will get to discover your dreams cookie. Get to see those wonderful places. Dreams tend to stick around in the background waiting for the right moment to jump into action. They seem to find a way, against all odds, to work themselves out for you.

        All the best cookie and thank you for your kindness too. 💫

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        cookie

        ✨💫

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  10. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
    The Mindful Migraine Blog

    keep the tune and the dream alive!

    Linda 🙂

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      cookie

      I will! thank you, Linda

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        The Mindful Migraine Blog

        👏💜👏

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  11. Mindful Mystic (MM) Avatar
    Mindful Mystic (MM)

    Sweet and soulful song, cookie, full of longing. One day you will board a plane and fly to your heart’s destination.

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      cookie

      hi! thank you. yes, maybe one day. 🛩️♥️

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