Life’s a dance, a minuet, a crazy twisted Jive
full of great surprises that keep us all alive
folk seem to have a rhythm’ a personal heavy beat
That seeks to intermingle with the people that they meet
life’s journey has its pauses, it’s time for introspection
when we stop and remember, and spend time in self reflection
As for me I linger gratefully on the friendships I have had
on the laughter and the sadness on the times both good and bad
Here I am at my retirement, dancing that last slow dance of work
looking forward to beginning the new dance ‘retirement shirk’
on the cusp of changing lifestyle I know how lucky I have been
I have helped to make a difference, I have worked with a dreamy team
I have spent time with all the people at my retirement lunch
and I know them as a committed, workaholic, disparate bunch
with shared dreams and complete focus towards a common goal
we have laughed and cried and worked and I love each diverse soul
my full time working dance has ended, my gaze is readjusting
I will spend time with my family and maybe a little dusting
Read books and walk some paths and enjoy being with my mates
a little part time teaching, thanks for the dance, its been great!
Love Part time Pen