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

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 4/6/2019 8:38:00 PM

You earned it! Three more years for me....

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

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

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

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.

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.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/5/2019 12:20:00 AM

Kindred spirits in many ways, Carole.