Here’s a little poetic inspiration to those who aren’t sure if they can keep busy in retirement:

Retirement Requirements

There are rules,
In starting retirement.
And having a hobby,
Is a requirement.

You can always,
Be a Volunteer.
And get together,
With friends so dear.

Travel the world,
Or wash your car.
Get new clubs,
And strive for par.

And just in case,
Check your Bucket List,
To see if there’s,
Anything you missed.

Give blood,
Ride a bike.
Make a donation,
Take a hike.

Go for a walk,
Or something faster.
Search to find.
A greener pasture.

Watch a movie,
Read a book.
You might even,
Learn to cook.

Community Service,
Aid those in need.
Be a mentor,
Help others succeed.

Do a dance,
Walk the dogs.
Paint a picture.
Water the plants.

Go someplace where,
You’ve never dined.
Stretch your muscles,
Exercise your mind

Now that you,
Have the chance.
Put some effort,
Into your romance

Solve a mystery
Write a story.
Do some laundry,
Study history.

Any activity,
Done for pleasure.
Seek satisfaction,
Hidden treasure.

This might define,
Your current position.
If you’re still filled,
With great ambition.

But most likely,
Your job’s a drain.
With little hope,
If you remain.

If you’re nearing,
Age Sixty-Five.
Smell the roses,
And act alive.

Find new ways,
To fill 8 to 5.
Because The Reaper,
May soon arrive.

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