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RE-tire meant

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By Janet CarpenterPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
RE-tire meant
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I work hard from the moment I'm hired

To take care of the family I've sired;

Hoping Social Security's enough,

To afford being "an old duff"

So I don't have to work and get RE-tired!

performance poetry

About the Creator

Janet Carpenter

I have been a writer wandering all my life. (Currently, I'm "wandering" what I'm doing!! Ha!) I'm a literary nomad that has traveled through all genres of Life. Known for my quirky comedic twists, I'm not afraid to explore the darker side!

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