Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Retiring

We earned every wrinkle
Worked every mile
To reach our golden years
The right to slow down

Deserving 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

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Timothy Mcguire April 6, 2019 at 8:38 PM You earned it! Three more years for me.... Line Gauthier April 6, 2019 at 8:40 PM The countdown is on. You can do it, Timothy.

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

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

Connie Marcum Wong April 5, 2019 at 12:33 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 Line Gauthier April 5, 2019 at 1:56 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Connie.

Tom Cunningham April 5, 2019 at 7:03 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. Line Gauthier April 5, 2019 at 11:40 AM I hear you. By the time you look at the clock, it's bedtime. LOL

Carole Duet April 4, 2019 at 10:58 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. Line Gauthier April 5, 2019 at 12:20 AM Kindred spirits in many ways, Carole.