Well It’s An Interesting Story...

If you are wondering how I appeared on this boat in the water,

Clearly wearing a dress meant for a much different setting,

Then it all begins with a necessary little fact,

That is that this story is certainly interesting.

I originally was going to a formal ball,

I was supposed to be entertaining those around,

Not as the guest of honor mind you,

But simply as one of the family members honor bound.

I had to attend, make no mistake,

My family would have killed me if I had skipped,

I would have been disowned and banished without a trace,

But they never said I couldn't leave early to give my toes a dip.

Those shoes are uncomfortable,

Much like the idle chatting and dancing,

With gossiping and judgement,

I much preferred walking barefoot in the woods and prancing.

As fate would have it I was caught on my run,

By none other than a famous bachelor and rich son.

Embarrasment hidden down deep I confronted the man,

And told him where he could shove it if he interrupted my fun.

Rather surprisingly he joined in,

And we both escaped society for a while,

But soon the sun was sailing across the sky,

And he had to return back inside with pretend guile.

Soon my family trying to find me a man noticed my absence,

And the subtle search for their plans began,

While I planned my complete escape,

Being watched by the amused man.

I found a rowboat nearby and quickly climbed on,

I beseeched the single man to not reveal my spot (my chastisty was at stake)

And he said for a kiss that would be fine,

When I blushed and hissed no, he pushed the boat onto the lake.

So that is how I got here onto this lake,

And how my brother caught a memorable picture of me,

But despite the trauma I am grateful the image was saved,

Since that was the day I met my future husband, Lee.