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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yeah, even the 'tongue-in-cheek' hurts!!
Rodgers Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 5:53 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
Brotherton Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Congrats on the retirement, my friend.
Thomas Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Hahaha! Very good. I like the poem and I like the interesting rhyme scheme.
Brotherton Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Thanks Lanier.
Mckeithan Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
LOL Jerry. It sure does. This work in retirement is too tough
Brotherton Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Thanks for dropping by, my friend.
Bauer Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
ha! made me laugh, jerry! nice one...
Brotherton Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Thanks Ilene.
Cunningham Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 11:57 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
Brotherton Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Sounds like a wonderful plan to me, Tom.
Hughes Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Getting old ain't for sissies, I can certainly relate, well done Jerry!!
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