Retirement is the end of work,
That’s what some seem to say,
But I have talked to many more,
Who say it’s not that way.
It only means you’ve left one place,
An now must find another,
For all that money you should get,
Is feeding someones brother.
So now that you are finished here,
We would like to say,
We’re going to miss your [...]
Retirement…
Retire man, so what!
’Tis just a natural thing
That many tend to do.
’Tis not the end;
’Tis a beginning, dear friend;
’Tis a Godsend;
And He will fend.
So, keep your calm;
Retirement’s a balm,
For wearied body, mind!
A new happiness, you’ll find.
And God will take you,
In a newer direction;
With Heaven as goal,
Why then worry, pal?
Cheer up man!
And pray as fervently as [...]
After thirty years the day of decision has come,
It is time to consider quitting and reducing stress;
You fear you will be bored and have the doldrums,
Time to slow the rapid pace and go out for recess.
It’s a good idea to take time for some relaxation,
Working overtime results in multi-digit taxation.
Take a boat and paddle to [...]
Depressed
is his retirement
Disconsolate
her retreat,
One wonders why-
Since success it thrived
Beneath their fruited feet.
But suicide-
they both decide-
would be the best for them,
Though young-
Eternal nescience
Without the flim or flam.
But one wonders why
They volunteer to
die
Minus sage and withered
gumption,
The old-
Oh, yes
one can understand-
For they have not
the option.
Bryan Taplits.