Living it up

We're going to the movies,
A dearest friend and I.
We'll ignore all of the sad ones;
We've had all we need of cry.

Last week we saw The Chronicles;
The lion, witch and wardrobe.
Today it's Harry Potter
In his long, black wizard's robe.

We go to the matinee so we
Don't need to drive in dark.
We dine on pop and popcorn and
Enjoy our little lark.

We discuss the Harry Potter books,
Decide which one is best.
Will the movie do it justice?
We're giving it a test.

My friend is nearing ninety and
I'm not too far behind.
Are we in our second childhoods, or
Has each of us lost her mind?

We're keeping up with grandchildren
And having a good time
Doing things we were too busy for
When each was in her prime.

We are no longer chained to desks,
Burdened with daily chores.
Now is our time to play a bit
And ignore the silly mores.

Joyce Johnson 01/17/06