At the end of play '

Bill saw a girl..She had lots of curls a sent
Like spice, eyes more than nice' she dropped some milk from the bag she held
Bill picked it up, a smile then welled on her face, he beheld' she thanked him proffuse, he felt his knees sorta go loose.? Her name was Lainey, and he asked he gamely.' Would she have time
For a lunch, as she thanked him a bunch.'
She sorta caught off guard.? Says i have
An hour free..If thats for tomorrow, and
You can be ove at one, i get my brunch and tea at the old biscuit factory.' Great
I'll be along answered Bill, his heart going
Like a gong.' Next day all went well; as life rushed along in its swell, they got married
And all, things rolled along  Bill found he was boss, they survived each ebb and toss then the kids came along..and soon
Twenty two years were gone, the kids were adults and Bill had three jobs lainey had two, and they just about made it through each week, aint it true.? Someone
Once said to Bill, ( while he was standing still ) how do you find? Married life did un-wind.? Bill did not think too long.' He answered back such..When we first started out I was the boss theres no doubt! Now when the decades have gone
I realise that the shop floor of life, has turned me around once or twice.? And  you end up working your way down..I find
I am now just a manager, with (no re-known.)
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DiMino Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM
It's about coming to grips with one's own ego, a process of purification as to what is really of value in life, on the course of leaning how to live for others as opposed to one's self. Would have remained silent, but you asked, so my opinion. One cannot serve two masters to the best of one's ability.
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August 30, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Thank you for looking in Joe Dimino.' All blessings.)
Poet Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Joe, what a great story you tell a sweet tale of meeting, love, marriage, and life's ups and downs. The poem captures heartfelt moments and a sense of humor about the journey of life together.
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August 30, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Do you find truth in the lines Sotto? For i beleive its a good approxamation.' Thank you for reading and responding.)
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