Retirement
I was an expert until a week ago,
a yogi of technical knowledge.
Now my in-box has been cleaned out.
My photos removed from the walls.
What's my new role at home?
How can I help?
I'm no handy man.
The new wallpaper that I hung
looks like piled laundry on the floor
and car mechanics
are as baffling as plumbing.
My car splutters as if trying
to hold back its raucous laughter
when I lift the hood.
I admit it; I'm as helpless at home
as one of a hive's drones,
all saunter and swagger
but no contributions.
Retirement's "job requirements"
are impossible to meet,
criticism sure to sting me
the rest of my days.
Retirement
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- Joined: 01 Jun 2008, 09:17
Re: Retirement
Just saw this after testing your other fine poem about retirement. Seems it hits men harder than women.
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- Joined: 03 Jun 2016, 21:03
Re: Retirement
I think you're right; in general it hits men harder.