About Time

Time is such a luxury, More valuable than wealth, Especially when partnered with The better side of health. Retirees, possessing both, May find themselves afraid That any moment their good fortune May begin to fade. So we should cram what time we have With joy from dusk ‘til dawn, For we may learn, quite suddenly, Our stash is overdrawn.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/18/2018 9:32:00 PM

On the mark in every way, Ilene! Blessings of health and time, of time and health to you and your family! ~ Gershon

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/17/2018 12:53:00 AM

- So true and lovely written, Ilene :) - I wish you and your family a peaceful and beautiful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/16/2018 8:25:00 PM

The WHO say USA longevity has now plummeted to 78.6-years because USA healthcare - the most expensive on earth - is more interested in profit than in healing, so you are right on the money! Stay healthy! Aloha! Rico

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 12/16/2018 7:02:00 PM

Great verse, Ilene! Not only are you a great poet you are a pretty darn good philosopher as well!! Bob

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/16/2018 6:43:00 PM

So true, every moment is precious, especially as we get older!

Jan Allison

Date: 12/16/2018 5:38:00 PM

wise words indeed Ilene, the best thing my hubby did was take early retirement after his cancer and we try and fill our day and grab every opportunity we have:-) hugs Jan xx