Ticket of My Future

My plane ticket
Brought me to a better place.

Emotions come rushing back
Sadness, nervousness, excitement.

Sharp white rectangle
International, Durban to Melbourne
Now tucked in my memory book.

That ticket got me where I am today
On a plane, to Australia
Printed in South Africa, now lives in Australia.

The long plane ride coming to Australia
Excited when we finally arrived
Hopes and dreams made on that day.

My ticket reminds me of my culture
Reminds me of family
It reminds me of my other home.

That ticket made my future.