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Days End

       
              The outside work is now finished,
              At least, for this one day.
              I'm going to stop  and rest
              That's where, [ I hope its true ]
              My cold beer is ready waiting;
              I'll even share a glass with you.

              I use a bit of time updating
              The list of jobs I have to do.
              There's fencing that I'm hating.
              And those fences are not new,
              Posts rotted at the base with age,
              And some wires are rusted through.

              The garden's needs some weeding
              Fruit trees are primed to prune
              Weeds are already seeding
              Work is the name of the tune.

              The workshop is used so often
              Needs some cleaning here and there
              Sawdust and shavings all over the place
              And  tools scattered everywhere.

              Then a smile cracks my craggy face,
              And that's quite a sight to see
              When this damn bottle's empty
              I'll have to open another case.
   



I am retired, therefore I can cease my labours anytime at all.

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  • condor gold member
    July 27, 2008

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    Yeah. I know that feeling. I do love the way you describe how busy you should be without actually do ing it. I love that craggy face line - that is really funny. I can smell that sawdust on the floor - i wouldn't tidy it too much. It smells good. And the last two lines - well - You deserve it, mate. Take a bow.


    • rbruce gold member
      July 27, 2008
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      Thank you; I'll even have one just for you. Life is busy and that's how I like it. Plenty to do. I also like being in the situation where I can choose what I do or don't do.

  • Bob Fox
    June 12, 2008

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    Summers work

    Seems the time is here for most to tidy up there property and lets the beauty of summer shine on through. But oh thecold brew can be such a just reward. Enjoy there poet

    • rbruce gold member
      June 12, 2008
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      Being a gardener and loving it, I don't consider it work, so I able to enjoy what I do,especially the sharing of a drink with Lis at the end of the day.


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    June 12, 2008

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    Sounds like a lot of work Bob! But you obviously enjoy it and the reward of a drink is certainly a good incentive isn't it!!

    Great write!

    • rbruce gold member
      June 12, 2008
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      Being an old guy I can work only as hard as I need to. The drink at the end of the day is a sharing of time and companionship with Lis. I am not a great drinker any more. Many thanks Jackie.

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