I Finally Have Time

I Finally Have Time

Natasha Josefowitz

I now have time

for reading a newspaper

cover to cover instead of

skimming through it for the news

I can take a leisurely stroll

go to an afternoon movie

attend a lecture at the museum

enroll in a course

on something totally unrelated

to professional development

I have time to chat with a friend

about absolutely nothing

take the grandchildren for an outing

and be there for the children

when they need me

I read magazines

that are not educational

take time to shop

when I don't need anything

cook from scratch

instead of relying on take-out

I can wait at the light

without honking my horn

I don't cut people off

because I'm rushing somewhere

don't look at my watch

every minute and groan

I'm not afraid of wasting time

for I finally have time

to take... my time