This year brought joyful changes
disguised in many ways
who would’ve thought I’d be at home
to spend free time and days
Retirement finally came for me
I certainly can’t complain
’cause working hard some years in life
can be a doggone shame
No clocks, no waking up at dawn
my schedule is open wide
can read a book or take a cruise
making memories filled with pride
If nothing but an hour
I take time to be still
enjoying precious moments
gives me the greatest thrill
I celebrate time with family
have lunch dates with a friend
I savor life and all its bliss
for it’s fleeting like the wind.
Have a Merry Christmas
Glendal Wallace --Poet 