If I were a lady of leisure
as I sometimes dream to be,
I’d spend my days
in all sorts of ways
til nobody recognized me.
If I were a lady of leisure
it wouldn’t have taken so long
to find the place
and end the race:
in a land where I belong.
If I were a lady of leisure
Oh, let’s face it, I’d get bored.
So I’ll find what’s exciting
exploring my writing;
It comes with its own reward.
If I were a lady of leisure
and had to work no more,
my writing might be
like a job to me
and become something I’d abhor!
If I were a lady of leisure
I’d gladly turn back time.
I’m happy to be
where I’m meant to be:
inventing my paradigm.
2/25/24
Karen McCaskey 