I read, "You're never too old to work for Jesus." This caused me to realize my newly found writing of poetry was a gift from God for me to continue to serve God after retirement for active ministry.

For most of my life I did all I could
to work for peace, for hope and brotherhood.
I gave every effort my very best
and tried to leave other’s lives fully blessed.
I believed, down deep, there would come a day
when my life had said all it had to say.
I could retire and take my needed rest
with contentment proudly filling my breast.

At this time God gave me a new thesis --
we’re never too old to work for Jesus.
As I prepared to just let my life coast
without any desire to brag and boast
about the successful things I had done
just trying to live as a loving son
God brought from my life an inactive seed
to write poetry for others to read.

Although my story may seem to be small
God plans to use it together with all
who also use their story to proclaim
by generous actions done in His name.
Though poetry was given late to me
I’ll spend it on others since it came free.