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.