8 IN MY THIRTIES

when I was in my thirties, after two or three lean years my husband got a job which would help our cash flow fears we paid off all our bills and we even bought a car we'd go exploring every weekend, and drive to places near and far. we loved going to the seaside, just to walk along the shore I thought those times were so idyllic, you couldn't ask for more life's troubles would just melt away, on those long hot summer days I wish I could re-live those times, and those weekend getaways. I booked some driving lessons and I tried to learn to drive the stress, it just got too much, I didn't think I'd survive my nerves were shot to pieces and my confidence took a hike I think I'll stick to two wheels, so I bought myself a bike. one place where I was employed, I'd been there several years gave us news one fateful day, that reduced me down to tears we're making all of you redundant, your jobs will have to go I couldn't look towards the future, I just didn't want to know. my husband said "don't worry babe, you'll find a job one day" we'll manage fine until the time, a new chance comes your way well, lady luck smiled down on us, and stopped me feeling sad and the job I finally found, was the best job I'd ever had.