Going To Work

Struggling to get out of bed,
The thought  of work fills me with dread.
If only I didn't have to go,
But if I don't no more cash flow.

I walk in the door and head to the clock,
Slide my card and start the tick-tock.
Another workday has begun,
I'm hoping it's a good one.

2016
I wrote this shortly before retiring.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 4/25/2021 10:30:00 AM
Hi Kim, Work can be dreary and tiring. We have had our business for 32 years, and as it still works for us, we keep it going. It is very tiring however, but i can't see us retiring, only God knows that. Enjoy your retirement my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:02:00 PM
Thank you, Jennifer!
Date: 4/17/2021 8:09:00 PM
Isn't retirement sweet?! ... I felt and feel the same way, Kim. Enjoy!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:01:00 PM
Thank you, Gershon!
Date: 4/16/2021 4:06:00 PM
Congrats dear Kim, I am sure now its easier to get up, getting a chance to catch up on all you missed, :) thanks for sharing enjoy your retirement , its well deserved I'm sure.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:01:00 PM
Thank you, Vie!
Date: 4/16/2021 9:51:00 AM
Oh I do know this song. Since I broke my hip I've been off work and actually I'm enjoying it. Have to go back June 2nd. Actually needed the rest. A good one Kim. God Bless,. JB
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:00:00 PM
Judy, so sorry about your hip. Hope you are healing well! Thank you for commenting!
Date: 4/16/2021 7:36:00 AM
Some folk are so lucky able to love their jobs, Kim, great poem brings it all home to me...
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:00:00 PM
Thank you, Harry!
Date: 4/16/2021 3:20:00 AM
Glad that you are retired and can sleep in if you want and work if you want. Do you miss it? Your visits to my page are encouraging. Sara
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 12:59:00 PM
I miss the interaction with co-workers (most of them) but I like being retired. Thank you for commenting, Sara!
Date: 4/15/2021 8:56:00 PM
Retirement feels good, right Kim? We still struggle to get out of bed but for different reasons. LOL
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 12:58:00 PM
Right you are, Line! Thank you for commenting!
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