I worked forty-five years for someone else

So that I could retire

I dreamed of sleeping late

And sitting by the fire



I dreamed of long vacations

Enjoying stage and song

But, let me set you straight on that concept

It is simply wrong



I did junk my safety glasses

And the work boots that cramped my toes

But, the rest of it had a mind of it's own

And this is how it goes



My wife had been thinking of retirement

And had plans of her own

She had spent much time with the kids

But, now they are grown and gone



We sold our cattle and horses

So we wouldn't have that chore

I poured concrete over my alarm clock

But, I still wake up at four



I get my eyes checked on Monday

Ann gets hers checked the next day

I go for a colon check on Wednesday

And pass my wife going the other way



I have a dental appointment on Thursday

Ann goes for a test on her heart

Friday we go get prescriptions filled

And browse a while at Wal-Mart



Saturdays we just stay home

And try to get the paper work right

We can't take any overnight trips

'Cause we can't see to drive at night



Restroom confusion keeps us out of church on Sunday

And we really do hate that

There's nothing wrong with the restrooms

We just can't remember where they're at



We don't need to plan next week

Just make sure we can drive

And not forget where the hospitals and clinics are.

We'll need them to survive



So, don't build your castles too high, my friend

While strolling through the clover

This is a typical week in retirement

And on Monday we start all over!

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