Friday, November 21, 2014

WHEN HE RETIRED

(A Sonnet)

When he retired, he missed his students’ care
and kindness, all their little gifts of true
respect which always helped him see and share
their goodness. Every day was fresh and new
when students shared his classroom and his love
of books and words. But, in retirement
he had someone who seemed to be above
all things that came before. They turned and went
their way together, sharing happiness
and worry, giving gifts of seasoned joy
and understanding, which they used to bless
each others’ lucky lives. He was a boy
with her, and she was now his steady girl.
He lost his students, but he found a pearl. 




  

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