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Retiring

We earned every wrinkle
Worked every mile
To reach our golden years
The right to slow down
Deserved the privilege
To rest on our laurels
The time to look back
The right to step back
To pass the buck
Let others carry on

Making the most 
Of our last lapse
Get more mileage
From whatever energy
We can scrounge



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Posted on April 4, 2019

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2019

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Timothy Mcguire Date: 4/6/2019 8:38:00 PM You earned it! Three more years for me.... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/6/2019 8:40:00 PM The countdown is on. You can do it, Timothy.

Panagiota Romios Date: 4/5/2019 8:39:00 PM I liked..we worked every mile! You bet we did. That's what gives people backbone and character! Panagiota Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/5/2019 10:09:00 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Panagiota.

Paul Callus Date: 4/5/2019 3:49:00 PM I agree with your line of thought, Line. Time for a merited rest! Regards // paul Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/5/2019 4:19:00 PM Going for an afternoon nap, Paul? LOL

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/5/2019 12:33:00 PM I can certainly identify with this poem Line. When a person has worked hard all their lives, their body feels it and deserves to rest and try to enjoy the time left of life without watching the clock. Well penned my friend! Kudos! xxoo Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/5/2019 1:56:00 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Connie.

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/5/2019 7:03:00 AM Well written line, since I retired I haven't slowed down, not enough hours in the day sometimes. Still the advantage is I don't have to look at the clock. Tom. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/5/2019 11:40:00 AM I hear you. By the time you look at the clock, it's bedtime. LOL

Carole Duet Date: 4/4/2019 10:58:00 PM You sound like me, Line! I sure earned the "rest" and what little money gained from it all...and I'm sure you did too. Many a "boomer" can surely relate to this poem. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/5/2019 12:20:00 AM Kindred spirits in many ways, Carole.