Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Vacations and Vacating

What's a 'vacation,' anyway?
It should involve 'vacating' --
But need one vacate his place 
   of residence and 'go somewhere?'

Isn't it enough to vacate one's job
to rid oneself of the headaches, the
worries, the deadlines, the politics
the gossip, the backbiting and the
backstabbing, and all the hundreds
   of other job-related unpleasantries?

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For three glorious weeks I've been 
unplugged from my job.  Completely
untethered.  And it's been wonderful
I'm a new man-- renewed, refreshed  
ready to go-go-go back to work
   I'm excited again!  Bring it on!

And isn't that the whole point of a vacation?

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Robert L. Hinshaw January 8, 2019 at 11:39 AM You got that right, Gershon! That's how I viewed it when I was working. But in retirement now, every day is a vacation and I also retired my alarm clock as well! Many thanks for your gracious comments re a few of my recent concoctions and keep on delighting us with your verse, my friend! - Bob

M. L. Kiser January 8, 2019 at 5:52 AM Yes, indeed it is the whole point! I've taken many a vacation at home. Sometimes just catching up on my own life is relief from the daily grind. Go get'em Gershon.

Caren Krutsinger January 7, 2019 at 8:37 PM Three whole weeks; this is exactly the amount of time I just had for my vacation. Started back today; dare I guess you work in a school? It is my best guess, and my hope for students also. Gershon Wolf January 7, 2019 at 9:48 PM Good guess! I teach for the University of the Potomac (Chicago campus) in the ELP for international students. I'm lucky. The students are quite motivated. Here's wishing you a great semester!! :) gw

Heidi Sands January 7, 2019 at 4:55 PM Excellent point of vacationing. ! Well done Gershon :)

Ilene Bauer January 7, 2019 at 4:16 PM you make an excellent point, gershon! glad to hear you had a refreshing 3 weeks of vacation (or vacating)... Gershon Wolf January 7, 2019 at 6:20 PM Just hope my head isn't vacant now. LOL. Thanks you for your feedback, Ilene! Best wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier January 7, 2019 at 2:28 PM Bravo, Gershon... wait till you retire! Gershon Wolf January 7, 2019 at 3:34 PM Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...With my youngest 'kids' (ages 21 and 22) a long way from sustaining themselves, fortunately or unfortunately, retirement for me is one big fat dream...Actually, truth be told, I'd rather keep on working for quite a while,...and may be able to. I seem to be in a very good place at work right now... Thanks for the comment, as always, Line!