Carpe Diem

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Carpe Diem - Seize the Day

by Patricia Williams

I want to run away and be a Las Vegas showgirl ― the  

glamor, the fun and excitement, that’s an enticement ―

what would my in-laws, the book club, the church-ladies say?

Carpe diem - seize the day 

I’d hire a maid― flee the cleaning, treat my skin with

French-milled soap, no more harsh detergent ― then there’s

the kids ― that’s urgent  ― but I’ll let those matters lay.

Carpe diem - seize the day

There I’d be, wrapped in a white feather boa ― nothing else. 

My husband, stunned, the audience clamoring for more.

I’m a star, have fame galore ― with rich admirers at bay.

Carpe diem - seize the day 

My bubble burst, glimpsed me in the mirror.  All that’s left

of my sweet revere is a white feather floating in the breeze ―

escaped my pillow when I made the bed ― guess a feather’s

as close as I’ll ever be.  Hummm ―maybe I’ll dye my hair red!

Carpe diem - seize the day. 

~ first published in Lake City Lights