Kalki Koechlin, in her new poem, takes us on a journey aboard an 'airlines' called Modern Life. First published in antiserious.com, the poem has a message and serves more as a wake up call than the soothing sweet nothings flight attendants often utter on board. Read on.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Modern Life

And thank you for choosing to fly with us.

We know you have the choice of other airlines

And we appreciate your faith and trust.

We will do our best possible to ensure you do not get bored on this journey.

We will provide you with the finest inflight entertainment

And we hope that our abundant on-board shopping experience will be pleasant.

Before we take off, please be aware that Modern Life is sponsored by Boxes.

Without Boxes, we would be in utter chaos and losses,

So do pay attention

To our safety demonstration

Once again,

Sponsored by Boxes.

I would like all of you to locate your nearest box.

In case of an emergency, the floor path lighting will light up the aisle,

Which will guide you to your box.

Remember to leave all your personal belongings behind,

Especially your wallets and purses,

We will take care of those if you don’t mind.

When you reach the box,

Slowly step inside, close the lid tight

And leave the rest to us.