I never knew what it would feel like
To collect six- or seven-figure pay
To reach the moon, step and leap
Weightless pioneer for one memorable day.
Author, psychiatrist or lawyer
Featured on Oprah or Dr. Phil's show
Versace-gowned actress
Accepting an Oscar and curtseying low
Inventor, public speaker, or the like
I've occasionally imagined my life with a golden glow.
Time passes by, opportunities melt away
Might-have-beens quietly passing through
Has it really been so stark
This life I've chosen to pursue
Though royalty, fame, money and such
Have never been part of my life, I have you.
To my love, to my children,
To everyone, I can truthfully say
It's been a joy to live this life of
Carpools, puppy dogs and outdoor play
I heartily confess that I prefer
The reality of what I have
To that which I never knew.