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.

There are no other safety precautions on this flight,

You can keep your seatbelt unfastened or fasten it real tight,

But be assured you are in good hands with Modern life.

We would like to begin by making you aware of our boxes on sale,

All of which are available for immediate purchase.

We have boxes of Cola, Colgate, Chroma, and Kolridge,

Boxes of kettles, ovens and fridges,

Boxes coded by colour with personalized services,

Boxes of every size and every range,

Available for every age.

Over here,

We have a box of marriage,

It’s real nice,

And for you,

I’ll throw in a box of divorce at half price.

You name it.

We got it.