Retirement

I don’t have to go to the office.
I don’t have to read email.
I don’t have any meetings.
No projects today will fail.

I can spend time with my honey.
I can spend time with my dogs.
I would spend time with them,
But they’re all snoring like logs.

I’ve had four cups of coffee.
I had a piece of cake.
I’m trying to keep busy,
But it’s hard to stay awake.

Years of changing bosses,
Always fearing getting fired.
Six hours into retirement,
Do you think I can get rehired?

Author: Blind John Ellsworth

Blind John Ellsworth (1960- ), a (questionable) poet and sometimes Texas bluesman. He has recorded one spoken-word album (thankfully unreleased), since he is still trying to learn to play guitar. (Lack of musical skills is what makes him a poet and not a lyricist. Plus, he can’t write music.) View all posts by Blind John Ellsworth