Retirement Announcement

Retirement
 

No more- No more!

I’ve had it good,

done the best I could.

But no more- no more.
 

Time to move on,

Open new doors, set another tone,

Write another book,

cross another brook.

Out with the suits-

No more commutes,

No more heels

or business meals.

I’ll trade  the lowly pension;

For lazy mornings-a must to mention.

 

 Give me worn denim jeans,

Country living, and household scenes.

Out with the time clocks

and business frocks-

No more stress,

No more business dress.

 

No more – No more

Of paper pushing and reports.

Give me ragged denim shorts,

Give me walks, fresh air,

Flip flops to wear.

I’ll simply live on the little I make,

Pass up cocktails and juicy steak.

Give me  peas and beans,

Home-cooked turnip greens.

 No more- No more!

Time to close a chapter,

Keep memories captured,

Kick up my heels,

Find new thrills,

Start something new,

Wear a different shoe.

 

No more – No more!

Of what I’ve done before.

                                                Mary Crisp Jameson