Retirement Bliss and Not Blues

[iamawriter]

I composed this poem for my husband when he was to retire a few years ago

Retirement Bliss Not Blues

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When retirement age draws near,
There lurks an unknown fear,
Of being a nobody…….
Once a somebody!!
How Faulty this thinking is,
When life gets a fresh lease,
To do what one really wants,
With none to boss with shouts and taunts.
Doing things at a tarried pace,
No more to rush or race,
Stopping by to smell the flowers,
Sitting by the sea for hours.
Relaxing in ones favourite chair,
With no tension, not a care,
Doing what one wants to do,
With hobbies revived and interests too.
Plenty of time to cheer the weary,
Share it with the said and dreary,
The world needs these mature minds,
Among them are some rare finds.
Cheer up all you about to retire,
The world as you think is not on fire,
Move forward with a healthy mind,
And happiness, you are sure to find.

 

[Urvashi]

The poem presents a refreshing perspective on retirement, countering the fear of becoming irrelevant. It encourages embracing this new phase as an opportunity for self-discovery, relaxation, and meaningful contributions. While the sentiment is uplifting, the rhyme scheme occasionally feels forced, and some lines could be more concise for better flow.
I liked it, nevertheless.