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So This Is What It Feels Like

So this is what it feels like I say to myself Isn’t it funny how you wait And think and plan for something Something so far off, it will never come And then one day, it’s here Retirement A lovely sentiment No more nasty alarm clocks No more angry clients Time to travel Then it hits you, it’s about to happen A huge change And this is what it feels like Not so much the dream, you’ve imagined More than a bit scary Even a bit sad Definitely, nothing I’ve ever felt before But still looking forward

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/2/2019 12:48:00 PM

Hello Mike Gentile, you must be use to retirement by now. Doing something you enjoy. Enjoy it Mike. Do what you enjoy to do. have a nice day my friend. xxxx-ooooo.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2019 8:31:00 AM

Hello Darlene and Happy Saturday! I am getting used to it !!! Thank you xxoo

Warren Doll

Date: 3/14/2019 4:04:00 PM

Mike, it will seem different for awhile, but eventually you will enjoy it more. You have earned it, Your poem captures all of the feelings of the newly retired. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/14/2019 4:50:00 PM

Thanks so much Warren!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/11/2019 12:54:00 PM

- When you retire you have time for EVERYTHING you dream of ... a different existence, but life should be enjoyed anyway :) - Even if no alarm clock rings ... the day, weeks, months and years go too fast :) - I, has been there for a few years - my retirement time began too early because of my fibromylagia :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/11/2019 1:11:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise! I am certainly going to try to spend my time wisely XXOO Happy Monday!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/11/2019 12:49:00 PM

Its a daunting prospect but hubby took early retirement and its the best thing he's ever done, enjoy every minute of it Mike you'll wonder where you found time to go to work!:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/11/2019 1:12:00 PM

Thanks so much Jan, It is daunting but I am going to do my very best to have fun and be fulfilled xxoo Happy Monday !