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When the Wheels Hit the Granite – Serene Lai

Discover a poem about the rush of airport travel, told through the rumble of wheels on granite floors.

Last updated on 8 September 2026

When the Wheels Hit the Granite

By Serene Lai

Moderate speed. Average rumbling.
All is probably good. You are in good time.
You are relaxed. You’ve got it all under control.
Ride safe, girl.

Slow rumbling. Almost indiscernible.
You are probably browsing, maybe awed by the Vortex
and possibly awed by the shiny stores lined up for you.
Enjoy the ride, girl.

Rumble. <b style="font-size: 20px;font-weight:normal !important;">Rumble</b>. <b style="font-size: 24px;font-weight:normal !important;">Rumble</b>.
<b style="font-size: 30px;font-weight:normal !important;">RUMBLE</b>
Furiously running towards Terminal One.
Praying.
Hoping.
Fearing.
Girl, you need to get on your ride!