Almost Retired
A glass, a sip
A chardonnay
Winding down after the long day
Leave it behind
All forgotten
Retiring soon
One day coming
Passing the baton, the madness
Years of abuse
About to end
Put up with it
For years and years
Now’s my time to heal and recoup
Let others deal
As best they can
Turn a blind eye
And a deaf ear
Someone else’s turn to perform
Feats of magic
Miracles, pouf!
A smile with that
Cherry on top
My tour of duty is over
Thanks for the laughs
It’s been a blast
AP: Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2021
Submitted on February 21, 2019 for contest 2019 POETRY MARATHON MILE 20 sponsored by MARK TONEY
and on January 8, 2018 for contest SPEAK YOUR TRUTH sponsored by MADISON DEMETROS
Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018
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