Flying With Falcons

Have you ever boarded a flight with the dread Of the passenger next to you snoring his head Off, or maybe a toddler who's teething & raging And dribbling, and drooling and loudly rampaging? If you're flying by Middle East Airlines, a falcon Which has its own passport, and isn't a phantom May perch on its owner's arm, proud as a prince It's tethered and charming so no need to wince Perhaps it's off colour, and bound for the vets Abu Dhabi's famed Hospital for falcon pets Jordanian Airlines allows two per seat And I've not any notion of what the birds eat During flight…if they're peckish and have masticated Your ear, I'd imagine you'd be compensated