Retirement Paradox

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Written, April 4, 2024
For The Contest, “Senryu's 3 Rhymed By 3 Unrhymed”
Sponsor, Hilo Poet

sleeping in at will languishing in the new thrill no jobs to fulfill take a peaceful walk listen to birds tweet or hawk call a friend to talk retirement is fun working is dismissed and done rewards have begun yet there are those times of flashbacks to former days working long and hard missing the team-work in reaching a common goal pride shared when it's done but this was my past and good memories will do reap now the rewards

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Sam Scott

Date: 4/9/2024 7:31:00 PM

I can't wait! Good to hear a balanced view.. there will be some things I will undoubtedly miss but so.many benefits. Sam :))

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/11/2024 12:16:00 PM

Thank you, Sam, for reading my poem. Yes, there are pluses and minuses for everything! Sandra

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/4/2024 5:32:00 PM

Dear Sandra, you beautifully capture the contrasting emotions of retirement. The freedom to sleep in and indulge in newfound thrills is depicted alongside the nostalgia for the camaraderie and sense of achievement that came with work. I loved how your words evoke a sense of contentment mixed with wistfulness, acknowledging the bittersweet nature of this life transition. Sandra, such a relatable and poignant reflection on the journey into retirement. - Blessings, Daniel

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/11/2024 12:19:00 PM

Daniel, thank you again for reading one of my poems and leaving your uplifting and encouraging comments. I appreciate them so much. Sandra ;)

David Fisher

Date: 4/4/2024 4:55:00 PM

Enjoyed your poem on the pluses and minuses of retirement. Hope it does well for the contest!

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/11/2024 12:15:00 PM

Thank you, David, for stopping by to read my poem with best wishes for the contest. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Sandra