The Retirement Chair

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July 17, 2024, placed 2nd in Joseph May's Paint a Picture contest

Where I’ll rock and reminisce, read leisurely in freedom’s bliss, take my time writing poetry, entertain grandkids, one per knee, call loved ones I miss number 1

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/18/2024 8:58:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write again. I love a rocking chair but have none now. Wish I had one... Have a great day writing away...................

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/18/2024 1:27:00 PM

Thanks a million, Paula! Janice

Joseph May

Date: 7/18/2024 5:49:00 AM

Congrats on your win Janice, Very nicely penned

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/18/2024 1:26:00 PM

Joseph, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my placement. Janice

Valsa George

Date: 7/15/2024 9:42:00 PM

I wonder why a rocking chair is always associated with retirement life. It is evident that relaxation is possible only after retirement. It is the time we can freely engage in activities of our choice. A beautiful poem, dear Janice.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/16/2024 2:50:00 AM

Thanks SO much, Valsa! Janice

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/15/2024 4:55:00 PM

ohhh same theme for us, Janice...this a keeper!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/15/2024 7:29:00 PM

Thanks a million, Nette! Janice

Silent One

Date: 7/15/2024 2:13:00 PM

I chose this image also for a little scribble.. i really liked your take on it...

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/15/2024 7:30:00 PM

Thanks so much, S. O. Janice

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/15/2024 12:10:00 PM

What a lovely write. I would love to have your rock chair to reminisce in. Sounds wonderful to me. "Good Luck" Looks like we both did this one. Have a blessed day writing away.....................

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/15/2024 1:14:00 PM

Thanks so much, Paula. I'll read yours now. Janice