Time of Life by Penny Luker
Stolen kisses behind the school,
and a slurp of gin in the juice,
banned cigarettes and peppermints;
could these be the spice of life?
Marry the man who churns the heart
and laugh with children, so precious.
Attend school plays and wipe any tears.
Could these be the meaning of life?
Keep a family home, open to friends.
Spend time in the garden and read.
Cuddle the cat, debate with your man.
Could this be the time of your life?
Penny Luker is the assistant editor for the writings section at ATG. She writes poems and short stories and her work is being published in an anthology, called, “Flights of Fancy”. Web:
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