Oh, the joys of growing old.
No more work from nine to five,
no hurry in the mornings.
It's just good to be alive.
No worry with the weather.
If it's wet, just stay indoors;
watch a film or read a book.
You can put your life on pause.
Should the sun be shining,
then take a nice long walk.
Meet with friends, sit in the sun,
you've loads of time to talk.
Forget your bones are creaking,
that to hear you have to strain.
Just remember that first verse,
keep saying the same refrain.
Oh, the joys of growing old.
No more work from nine to five,
no hurry in the mornings.
It's just good to be alive.
Learning To Enjoy Life In Old Age
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Thanks for writing this poem. I'm getting closer and closer, and I'm looking forward to the day.
Retirement
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Ann D. Stevenson
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Published by Family Friend Poems October 4, 2022 with permission of the author.
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ABOUT THE POET:
Ann D. Stevenson only began writing after she retired, when she joined a Writing for Well-Being course. It was during a difficult time, as her husband had recently been diagnosed with cancer. She discovered that she really enjoyed writing, especially poetry. It was a real boost to her morale when Family Friend Poems began publishing her poems....
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Great to hear from you. Good luck with your retirement!