TO DAD UPON RETIREMENT

As you come to the end of a chapter

In your life---Yes, you're really retired!

May your memories be sweet

As the chocolate you can't eat

And be thankful you didn't get fired!

If you find you become a bit lazy,

Some suggestions to keep yourself busy:

You can read a good book,

Wait on Mom hand and foot,

Or tend your grandkids till you're dizzy!

Your students will go onward and upward

Your career has been nothing but bliss

There'll be no need for scruples

When you see your past pupils

You can gloat as they throw you a kiss!

Stay away from the rice and the fat food

And the wine and the women and song,

The farm work must go

No more shovel or hoe

And of boredom you'll die before long!

The tall tales retold by your children

  Some are funny, some may even be true!

But all joking aside

We're all filled with pride

We've learned many great lessons from you!

Sally O. Meservy

June 1994