The Benefits of Retirement In Winter

I am happy to be a retiree in Winter,
It couldn't have worked out better,
With need to feel bitter,
When it starts to get colder.

I can go to bed before the heat goes out of the Sun
And not get up til the heat comes back again,
So I can feel as right as rain.

I can drive at times when road rage,
Is off the page,
And traffic flows at this stage,
So I can get home before I age.

I can stay on the phone and complete a transaction,
To my satisfaction,
And negate any company inaction.

My shopping is done when the fast lane is open,
Staff give me lots of attention,
And car parks not usually taken.

I can enjoy a cup of tea when not on the run,
While sitting in the sun,
And watching others not having fun.

I can plan my day,
With no boss having a say,
Or worrying about traffic delay.

I can have my breaks anytime,
And can even go overtime,
Without fear of a fine.

So why wouldn't I find winter,
A perfect partner,
For a short Encounter, 
Before the temperature gets any colder.

Winter is the perfect time to feel guilt free,
In not rushing out of bed for a fee,
Until I feel like a cup tea,
With newspaper on my Knee.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 5/2/2019 12:18:00 PM
As poets, we never retire...but it's nice to have the free time to write about being busy lol...lovely write my friend...hope all is good and...happy endings David...^WW^...{*J*}
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Date: 5/2/2019 3:03:00 PM
Thanks. I like working at pace I can handle. Still no real side effects of chemo. 1 more session then radiotherapy. regards David
Date: 5/2/2019 5:04:00 AM
I have never been busier since I retired. I am doing many of the things I never had time to do when working. I enjoyed your sense of leisure in this wonderful poem David. : )
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Date: 5/2/2019 3:09:00 PM
Thanks Connie. glad you liked it. I just wanted to express the positives of retirement and that it can be joyous not something to dread, though I realise I am one of the lucky ones. best regards David.
Date: 5/1/2019 7:05:00 PM
I get most of my work done during the winter months. Too many distractions when the weather is nice. Have a great day.
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David Smith
Date: 5/2/2019 12:22:00 AM
Thank you David. Nice not having to go out in rough weather now that I am sort of retired.
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