Considering Retirement?

What price retirement? Have you thought

Or does this next step make you fraught?

Like-minded souls, some on the cusp,

Meet to debate; you could join us!

 

Themes which do the rounds, include:

How to bolster happy mood,

When pressure from ex-workplace ceases,

And you are left to pick up pieces…

 

Go choose a hobby which is fun:

Gardening delights more than one;

Or you can volunteer your time

In person, or as coach on line.

 

Keeping fit, through dips in pool

Or walks with friends, is a good rule;

Dancing, cycling, nature walks;

All sharing eases fears and thoughts …

 

Whichever way you cut your cake,

You must now your “work tree” shake;

Don’t press foot pedal to the floor,

The world’s your oyster – to explore! 

(c) Poet in the woods 2026