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kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

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Oregon

0 posted 2004-05-28 12:52 PM

Retirement time?

I wake up in the morning quite at sea
And wonder what is going on with me?
I've toiled all my life to earn my due.
But years have passed too quickly now I rue.
I watched my kids grow in their lives and leave.
To say I do not miss them would deceive.
Careers I've had. In praise of them I've sung.
The work's now done by others that are young.

The news is talk of war and outer space.
My quest for usefulness goes on apace.
It's greal to fill my time with hobbies tho'.
And family still needs my touch and so
I ponder while I search the books I've read.
I know my answer lies within my head.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2004-05-28 01:40 PM

Hi Ken!! So great to see you here today!
I get so excited just seeing your name I start to bounce.

I'm sure you can find plenty to do with your retired time.
How about starting with writing and posting more?

It is surprising just how much you will find to fill your days...
and there are always the grandkids!
Good write...plenty to ponder here.
~Love & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain~

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

2 posted 2004-05-28 02:45 PM

Ken...you can do whatever you like....ain't retirement grand?!!

Enjoyed the write. hugs, Chris

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Anderson

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2004-05-28 04:57 PM

Nice to read...retirement is something to look forward to...I always say that everyone will leave the job one way or another...either retire or be carried out....The secret is to know when to retire and still have time to enjoy the luxury...James

rosepetals25

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since 2000-05-31

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PA

4 posted 2004-05-28 05:41 PM

Enjoy the time, you finally get to do what you want to do

I liked this poem.

Tara

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2004-05-28 10:23 PM

I retired a few years ago to write...and so, I'm not retired, I'm a writer!

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

6 posted 2004-05-28 10:50 PM

Thanks to each of you. I've almost too many hobbies so time isn't a factor, it is how to get it in, and now I wonder how I ever found time to work. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

MGROVES

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since 2004-02-01

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california

7 posted 2004-05-28 11:26 PM

good write

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

8 posted 2004-05-29 01:17 AM

If I could, I think I would -- but that's me! Best of luck with your decision -- jo

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

9 posted 2004-05-29 03:27 AM

I think you should only be retired when you're tired

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

10 posted 2004-05-29 10:01 AM

Good morning, Ken! With all that you have on your plate in retirement, you will never be one to vegetate! You've got a whole lot of livin' & doin' to do! No lying down in pastures for you! Enjoy! Live! Learn! Grow! Do! ~ and be HAPPY!

Good to read you again!

Linda

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

11 posted 2004-05-29 12:14 PM

Certainly one thing I hope to do much more is participate in pip!!
Thanks to all for your warm comments. Linda, it is always good to hear your thoughts. Thank you! Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

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