Reached That Certain Age
In July last, that certain barrier I passed,
I reached the age of seventy at last.
Now then, as far as I am concerned,
Certain things I can do that I have earned.
Retired from work don't need the excuses,
I can put working hours to more pleasurable uses.
I can go to bed late as now there's no hurry,
To dash off to work for a pittance and worry,
About if my boss decides on a whim
He can say to the foreman, get rid of him.
I can wear anything I want that my wife allows,
Purple shirts with green shorts is a bit too loud.
We can have a barbie in the middle of the week,
Supping and chatting for hours before bed we seek.
So I say yes it fine to get to age seventy,
An uphill climb for many folk just like me.
Now that I'm there I don't give a care,
If you grumble and moan,your on your own there.
For all the hard work we all have put in,
Spending time having fun is never a sin.
Go for a pint and maybe a curry,
Take it slow, you don't have to hurry.
For no one is there to goad you on,
I'm now looking forward to seventy one!
© Dave Timperley 2nd August 2016
Copyright © Dave Timperley | Year Posted 2016
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