Retirement

Ended the days of nine to five,
Surrounded by journeys squashed alive
In airless tubes, with the heating on -
Those days are now forever gone.
And in their place is a life with a view,
The chance to try out so much new,
Indulge in passions long held back
And never considered because of the lack
Of time to include them within the hours
Free from work's all encircling powers.
A time to try painting if that is your will,
And greatly enhance your artistic skill,
Or one fo the many arts and crafts
Beckoning one who no longer grafts
Throughout the day, but has time free,
To make life what they want it to be.
Doing the garden can be quite fun,
Pottering round enjoying the sun.
With plays and films in the afternoon,
Or gazing at night at the stars and the moon..
Writing a book - many feel they've ideas,
To make people laugh or reduce them to tears.
Meeting old friends in a cafe or pub,
Or making new ones by joining a club.
Days at the seaside or countryside walks,
Going to interesting lectures and talks.
Voluntary work, for there's always a need
For those who are willing to do a good deed.
And if with things English you find yourself bored,
You've plenty of time for adventures abroad.
So much to look forward to once you've retired,
The chance to make life what you've always desired.