In the last line of my previous post, I rhymed the words retirement and requirement. It led to this poem. 

Retirement Requirement 

When you start,
Thinking retirement.
Seeing the World,
Is a requirement.

Work now behind,
It’s time to play.
You’ve saved up,
For this very day.

Get in the car,
Or travel by train.
Drive the backroads,
From Utah to Maine.

Try Route 66,
Or Highway 101.
“Spend” your retirement,
Having some fun.

Maybe a cruise?
Or the National Parks.
A day on the beach?
Watch out for sharks.

But don’t stay home,
And watch TV.
There’s so much,
For you to see.

Visit a friend,
Or meet someone new.
You’ve reached the top,
Now enjoy the view.

Find a fresh challenge,
Complete your bucket list.
All those years working,
Think of what you’ve missed.

Set up a lunch date,
Learn a new game.
If you don’t explore,
It’s such a shame.

Fly in an airplane,
Go far away.
Don’t let yourself,
Get in your way.

Raid the Piggy Bank,
It’s that rainy day.
Can’t take it with you,
Blue skies not gray.

Show some love,
Share your wealth.
Do what you can,
To stay in good health.

Volunteer your time,
And your expertise.
Live like it’s your last,
And then die in peace.

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