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They Said it Would be Easier

I’ve been working hard out there in the yard at least from eleven until two With a two hour brunch then coffee, then lunch and maybe a short nap too But only on days when the sun’s golden rays aren’t too hot or too cold to live life this way working so hard all day man, it sure sucks to get old.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/21/2025 3:45:00 PM

Yeah, even the 'tongue-in-cheek' hurts!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/21/2025 5:53:00 AM

Dear Jerry, hilarious! I love how you've captured the "struggles" of retirement with such wit. The contrast between the perceived hard work and the leisurely reality is brilliantly done. I also loved your clever rhymes and playful tone perfectly convey the irony of complaining about such a cushy schedule. What a delightful take on retirement life! I retire in May of this year! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/21/2025 11:39:00 AM

Congrats on the retirement, my friend.

Lanier Thomas

Date: 3/20/2025 9:06:00 PM

Hahaha! Very good. I like the poem and I like the interesting rhyme scheme.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/21/2025 8:53:00 AM

Thanks Lanier.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 3/20/2025 7:18:00 PM

LOL Jerry. It sure does. This work in retirement is too tough

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/21/2025 8:53:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by, my friend.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/20/2025 1:20:00 PM

ha! made me laugh, jerry! nice one...

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/21/2025 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Ilene.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/20/2025 11:57:00 AM

It certainly doesnJerry, remember when I first retired I was working late afternoon and my retired neighbour said, what are you doing, you're retired now, you've got tommorow and the day after etc, so now come 2 o'clock, it's tools down, shower and feet up. Tom

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/21/2025 8:46:00 AM

Sounds like a wonderful plan to me, Tom.

Mark Hughes

Date: 3/20/2025 10:06:00 AM

Getting old ain't for sissies, I can certainly relate, well done Jerry!!