Whether you are retired or looking forward to its arrival, these verses are written especially for you. Enjoy life while taking in retirement’s ride.
Waking in darkness
Morning’s warm greeting
Day ahead calling
Night’s sleep retreating
Challenges waiting
Agenda sleeps for now
Coffee sends greetings
Where’s this morning’s chow?
Sunrise glows outside
Nature’s verses sing
Kitchen fills with warmth
Time’s melody swings
Decisions to make
Day moves by itself
Life in retirement
Tasks wait for oneself
Life now transitions
Driving slower lane
Each day’s gentle pace
Always entertains
Big Sky Buckeye 
Love the “retirement” expressed in your words .
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Thank you Crissy. God continues to bless me with new opportunities as a writer. God be with you!
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God is so faithful. Thank you for sharing your gift with us Richard.
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For us, retirement is still a ways down the road, or at least so it seems. I enjoyed this poem. Thanks for sharing it.
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Ranier, I appreciate your words. When I began teaching in 1978, I could never imagine the highs and lows of my 40-year journey. God has blessed me with so much grace. Blessings to you and your wife.
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I enjoyed these! They fit us perfectly!!
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Donna, I appreciate your thoughts. Retirement can be a positive experience when we stay engaged with our unique interests.
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Thanks for this poem about retirement. I find it to be a wonderful time in my life. Lots of time for creativity and prayer!🙂
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Susan, I am pleased you are enjoying this wonderful time. May it continue to fill you with adventures and blessings.
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Beautifully described… and as long as you have your health, these words apply. When you’re sick, though, the “gentle pace” is not so entertaining! Bee well, Richard :o) ❤
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Jan, I can relate to your words when I think of my mother’s journey in recent months. Health means so much! I’ll be sharing more in a few days.
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