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.