An Ex-Poet

There's come a time for Michael
He's certain that it's now
Retirement as a volunteer
So here's his final bow ...

There comes a time with ageing,
took a good look at myself –
just signs of slight senility –
I should be on the shelf!!

Packed up with the archives,
put out to graze maybe,
a Grumpy who has had his day –
I think that must be ME.

No more Volunteering
No poems to amuse –
(still have a sense of humour,
for that I’ll never lose.)

No more cheap Espresso,
(though can’t visit without any)
for a double one is nectar
and worth the extra penny.

I’ll miss the Volunteer lounge
with its educated chat!!
but coffee in the Café
will have to do for that.

Mike Pennell

He tried to leave us once before
It did not last that long
But thank you Mike for all your rhymes
And this, your final song.