I did
not plan
to slice my ring finger
and bloody the dish-washing water,
But I
did.
So my husband bandaged my finger
and finished washing the dishes.
I did
not plan
to break a glass vase filled
with water
and ivy plants,
But I
did.
So now my ivy sprigs are potted
for spring
and my floor is mopped.
I did
not plan
On winter staying till April
But it
did!
So now I wait and wait and watch
for the green green grasses of spring.
I did
not plan
To dry and comb a wet muddy dog
while in the house
But I
did.
So now the carpets have been
vacuumed.
I did
not plan
to break my reading glasses
hiding under the newspapers
But I
did.
So now I will buy a new pair of
glasses.
I did not
plan
to arrive at church on Eastern
Standard Time
But I
did.
So I walked around the
neighborhood
enjoying that time zone.
I did
plan
to write all day
But
the sun came out
and I went out to play.
I am no April Fool.
