301.43 Retirement

(For Marjorie)

The radio and the sea bird
were placed carefully in
the box, on top of books
and paper pads, all vital
to the job.
It seemed a simple matter now,
to pack away the years.
The only problem that involved
was holding back the tears.

The task was quickly finished
with surprising self control,
as each and every memory
was put away to store.
It wasn't till the key was turned
for the last time in the lock,
that all the final planning failed
to ease the final shock.

But as it is with everything,
beginnings need an end, and
so it's to that premise that
I offer this, my friend.
May there always be a reason to
greet the morning still,
and time and strength to do
those things, you said,
"Someday I will".


Grandma Proses
Shirley A. Bender
Copyright © 1985
'Retirement' set to music...
Composed by Laurie Stonerock