Monday, January 23, 2012

I could do that

Sometimes I suspect that not being able to drive is a way to get me to sit still.  I could do that is the catch phrase of many of my female contemporaries, particularly those of us ordained in the early years.  It is probably the catch phrase of other women and minorities as well.  I suspect so, but I only know my own particularities.  It continues to be a rich life, but I know I could do that is different from I am called to do this, sometimes, often? very different.  

I could do that.
I was brewed and steeped in the mantra of
I could do that.
I suspect among women,
Maybe especially older women,
I am not alone.
I could do that.
There is a vast company of us
Who will round off our edges
To fit into all those round holes
Which perhaps do not suit
Anyone.
It is good I cannot drive
Right now.
I might re-do my resume
To round things off
To fit perfectly.
I might find the best and worst way
To orient myself
To fit that particular round hole.
I could do that.
I could.
Yes, I could too.

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