The day you thought you'd never see,
Has finally arrived.
And despite whatever you once believed,
Gosh darn it, you're still alive.
You managed to survive your working years
And retirement shines before you.
Your spouse can nag you full time now,
And your kids will still annoy you.
Yes, these will be your golden years
To live life as you please.
You can play golf and power walk at the mall,
At least until you give out at the knees.
You can take up painting if you like,
And spend all day painting flowers,
That is until your hand cramps up
After holding the brush for hours.
Don't worry about getting dressed every day,
You've earned the right to stay in your pyjamas.
All you have to do is turn on the TV,
And watch your afternoon dramas.
Sometimes life may get a little boring,
Especially when you've no place to be.
You can take up exciting hobbies,
Like doing puzzles or watching birds sit in a tree.
Yes, retirement has its highs and lows,
But there's one thing not to be forgot.
As long as you're above ground and not below,
Retirement's the better of the lot.
The Day Has Arrived
by Kelly Roper.