Emile Pinet Poet Sonnet

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Greeting People

Where are the golden years I've  heard about,
those worry-free years, I looked forward to?
Now when friends call, they practically shout,
and actors I knew are down to a few.

I'm greeting people at a Walmart store,
what image of retirement includes this?
Prices are high; I can't afford much more,
and yet, hunger's a pain hard to dismiss.

I feel let down; there's no pension, no hope,
I'll continue till I drop dead at work.
What choice do I have? I can barely cope,
it's either go to work or go berserk.

Growing old is such a slow way to die,
every so often, I breakdown and cry.


(Sonnet)


10/7/2018

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 12, 2018 at 1:20 PM Hello Emile,I just finished reading your poem, I also shed some tears, because this poem is so very sad. have a nice day my friend. Emile Pinet November 12, 2018 at 2:56 PM Thank you Darlene, I appreciate your kind remarks my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier October 16, 2018 at 5:58 AM So sad that this is very true for many seniors. Strong message, Emile. Emile Pinet October 16, 2018 at 6:44 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.