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Loft
My cluttered chaos is full
of every obsession I’ve ever met,
filled up in every safe place
and angular dark recess.
Furnished with retired vinyl,
CD’s and used up books. Featuring
the songs and subjects
that grabbed me with their tender hooks.
Memorabilia revealing
my secret space of dreams
with no dividing walls
and awkward ceiling beams.
Diffi...
Friday 14th April 2023 11:37 am
The Last Bus
It’s the end of the day
And It’s time to take the last bus home
I’ve travelled this road for many years
And when it comes to my final stop
I doubt if I’ll shed any tears
I’ll press the bell and slip through the doors
I won’t travel on that bus any more.
At the end of the day
Nothing lasts forever
Every winter gives way to spring
And it’s time to hop off the bus a...
Tuesday 12th April 2022 11:12 pm
Retirement - Sunday
It's a lazy Sunday, with festival in view
To dance to the music and to see the parade
A favorite live band that will rock the crusade
As feelings of renew in the younglings breakthrough
To live past memories of concert adventures
With the brewing friendships that this brings for night's stay
Bopping along in crowds until the midnight way
And sharing the moments of the dancing ventures
...
Tuesday 13th June 2017 12:44 am
Retirement - Saturday
It's a nice Saturday, volunteering my time
To help out worthy cause that is dear to my heart
Giving back to my home, doing my lovely part
Feeling the warm passion in this act of sublime
As this generous act is rewarding enough
Making new friends from this is an extra bonus
Decorating faces without any onus
Towards a giving gift that is tremendous stuff
It's a nice Saturday, I am now re...
Tuesday 13th June 2017 12:42 am
Retirement - Friday
It's the Friday sunset, during my winter stay
Escaping cold weather to hot destination
For no more shovelling except beach creation
And the walking along in flowery bouquet
Enjoying the sunset perched over the white beach
Descending slowly down to expose the hot pink
Decorating the sky to sights that make you think
Inspiring the beauty to enjoy out of reach
It's the Friday sunset, I am...
Tuesday 13th June 2017 12:42 am
Retirement - Thursday
It's a Thursday I think, on this paradise trip
Out of the cold winter into this sunny place
Enjoying the culture, enjoying homely space
Seeing with my own eyes what others see as clip
Off to new found places, off of the beaten paths
As the local tour guide takes us for adventure
The splendor of this world in my peaceful venture
Taking the photographs for the thoughts aftermaths
It's a ...
Tuesday 13th June 2017 12:41 am
Retirement - Wednesday
It's Wednesday evening, heading out for a drink
Meeting a group of friends made of former colleagues
Retelling the old tales of government follies
As some still need to work, and leave early in sync
Enjoying the live band without a care for time
Another round for me, as I get a bit drunk
For tomorrow is now, and I'll be quiet monk
Sleeping in till midday as my head hurts in slime
It's ...
Tuesday 13th June 2017 12:40 am
Retirement - Tuesday
It's Tuesday afternoon, I go for a nice walk
Looking around at kids playing in the green field
And seeing older folks struggle driving a yield
But with no more worries of daily pavement shock
I'm going to movie for a midday discount
With any seats to choose with buttery popcorn
The film starts with action, no annoying teen thorn
As the silence of space and all words paramount
It's Tues...
Tuesday 13th June 2017 12:39 am
Retirement - Monday
It's a Monday morning, I get up on my time
Reading a newspaper or doing a crossword
Watching a tv show till my eyes are now blurred
And then a power nap as I prepare for prime
The big outing of day is a grocery trip
To get ingredients for a delicious meal
Home cooked with seasoning, everything with zeal
Selecting the right wine for a savour courtship
It's a Monday morning, I am now ret...
Tuesday 13th June 2017 12:38 am
The retiree
He goes for his morning walk,
with his ambling, enthusiastic gait;
he knows he’s lucky, and sunshine kisses his hair -
not yet grey, barely greying. He of fortunate fate,
makes his way over the field, calmly,
unharmed, green grass nipping his heels, and late
summer flowers bow to him. The sheep watch curiously,
then defer to the master of the estate.
The children whoo...
Tuesday 15th March 2016 11:14 am
Camper Van
Another busy day, another busy week
There must be more to life than working week to week.
I’d like to jack the whole lot in and buy a campervan: I’d drive leisurely down to France and maybe even Spain
Nothing would be too much trouble, nothing would be a pain
Some days I’d have baked beans for tea or maybe fillet steak
And they’ll be days when I’m going far too f...
Sunday 11th November 2012 10:43 am
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