Sense Sonnet - Tickler

First Time Boarding

I figured that I'd up and die
Before I had a reason to
Get on one of those planes and fly.
But, I don't have the time to do
A boat across the ocean, so
Here I am in this here airport.
The clerk told me where I should go.
When asked if I needed escort,
I said I could do it alone.
Once I got to the moving belt,
I sat on it, then laid out prone.
Weird way to board a plane, I felt.

Why are people staring at me?
Am I where I'm supposed to be?