Kim Rodrigues Poet Haibun

Retirement

How do I start retirement? With grandsons galore, cooking and cleaning, barrel of fun, and a runway to the twin cities. What’s next, you ask, on this escape from my library duty? Well let’s say it arrived by mail. A timed gift for the week I return. A night out? A rolex chuckle? The grand surprise? A two month jaunt downtown. I will have a seat to listen to arghhhhhh grand jury court. One day I just might begin my life. For now, I do my civic duty and for others with an arthritic limp to boot, and fireworks.

ups and downs, stairwells
leading every which way —
life’s possible house

6/22/2021

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Denise Retro July 25, 2021 at 11:20 PM I like the thought of having a quiet retirement doing my civic duties. I won't see such benefits of responsibility where I live, that makes me sad. Kim Rodrigues July 26, 2021 at 6:24 AM The world is still in pandemic mode. Oh how we wish more opportunities were open. God bless.

Joseph P. DiMino July 3, 2021 at 7:47 AM Life never let's go of us:) You will find splended ways I am certain -- writing that great novel, perhaps, you have never had time to fully explore. Or perhaps another one. Maybe you have already -- what do I know. I sense you will never waste your time. Blessings my friend. Kim Rodrigues July 26, 2021 at 6:25 AM Thank you for encouraging me with, “you will never waste your time.” <3

Anne-Lise Andresen June 23, 2021 at 5:42 AM - You do not need a plan ... take the day as it comes ... retirement is often counted in money ... I count sunny days and small moments in life - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues June 24, 2021 at 8:12 PM I will for now. Thank you, sweet friend!

Beata Agustin June 22, 2021 at 11:31 PM Thanks for sharing this reality, wisely expressed poetically... God bless you as you maximize with enjoyment retirement-opportunities. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments. Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2021 at 5:31 AM Thank you, Beata!

Gershon Wolf June 22, 2021 at 6:35 PM Oh, I like the way you've depicted life here, Kim. First haibun I've every FAVed. Hurrah! :) gw Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2021 at 5:31 AM Oh thank you, sweet friend!

Demetrios Trifiatis June 22, 2021 at 11:51 AM An exciting experience, dearest Kim. Marvelous poem. I liked it a lot. Hugs xxx Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2021 at 5:31 AM Thank you, dear friend!

Victor Buhagiar June 22, 2021 at 10:05 AM That's life. Just you could have some fun, it's all aches and pains. I almost got caught in a drug jury, but I had some friendly lawyers and escaped. Hugs Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2021 at 5:32 AM It is crazy!

Regina Mcintosh June 22, 2021 at 7:27 AM Jury duty is no fun for me. Hope you find it a good experience. God bless you with love, Gina Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2021 at 5:33 AM Have a couple doctor appointments the next day so what to do now!

Tom Cunningham June 22, 2021 at 7:15 AM Enjoy the experience Kim, my son in law had to do it recently. Tom Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2021 at 5:34 AM I was on one jury that lasted a week. The funny thing was when the count showed one short and then the counter realized she hadn’t counted herself. These are the people deciding the jury? LOL