Reached That Certain Age

In July last, that certain barrier I passed, I reached the age of seventy at last. Now then, as far as I am concerned, Certain things I can do that I have earned. Retired from work don't need the excuses, I can put working hours to more pleasurable uses. I can go to bed late as now there's no hurry, To dash off to work for a pittance and worry, About if my boss decides on a whim He can say to the foreman, get rid of him. I can wear anything I want that my wife allows, Purple shirts with green shorts is a bit too loud. We can have a barbie in the middle of the week, Supping and chatting for hours before bed we seek. So I say yes it fine to get to age seventy, An uphill climb for many folk just like me. Now that I'm there I don't give a care, If you grumble and moan,your on your own there. For all the hard work we all have put in, Spending time having fun is never a sin. Go for a pint and maybe a curry, Take it slow, you don't have to hurry. For no one is there to goad you on, I'm now looking forward to seventy one! © Dave Timperley 2nd August 2016