excellent down to earth Mary, and you're right very few of us are lucky enough to retire, cheers to ur fears

I sympathize, Mary. I am fortunate to have been able to retire early and I am not sorry at all that I did. I wish you the very best. Your poem got me thinking. Love and blessings,

Regis

An honest to God write on why so many are still working. Broke as I was, I couldn't wait to retire and that was 23 years ago and I'm still broke but all my bills are paid, thank God. One day you'll say, enough is enough and look for new horizons in the field of travel. God bless you.

George

Interesting! Seems to be the lot of many of us these days!
Jim

These words are well written & make one step back & think again. I consider myself "semi-retired" & love it. I hope I'm never actually "fully" retired for I love my work and the interaction with people it brings me. You never know, you may find a new passion in a different kind of work! Didn't Mary Kay Ash? Colonel Sanders, and others? Keep well.

I HEAR YOU...TOOO BAD. I AM RETIRED AND LOVING IT! A REALLY WELL WRITTEN WORK...ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. LOVE,
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Sweet Mary, this is so real! Let's just be prepared for another bumpy ride. I can only hope and pray that we all get through the bumps and try our best to make the ride worthwhile. Enjoyed. Peace and love in Christ.

Sheri

Yes, a nice thought, but then reality sets in with the finances!
I hope something turns up for you...like a best seller perhaps?...

Hugs, Diana ...

Powerful and heartfelt write Mary!
I pray that the Lord will show to
you His Divine intervention! Be
encouraged the Lord will continue
to provide for you! Mary I really
appreciate this poem! Thanks!

Much Love,
Margaret

I hear you. My sweety retired last fall and it is an eye opener. More time, less money, costs rising, and more "reality" TV. Hugs, J'nia

"MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY ..."

YEW NAILED IT - HON!

I WAS BORNED ON 8-25-1940 - found out before age 65 that, if I wanted my full 100% EARNED SSA Benefit, had to wait 6 months, or suffer penalty - lower amount!

SO - I picked March 1st (my Dad's Birthday date) - just for fun. Retired then - several months later, after SSA office LOST MY PAPERWORK - found out that HAD I picked Feb. 26th I would have collected another 2 months- you formally file the papers . SSA, but actually continue to work - (kind of like 'Double-Dipping) - SO - I got screwed out of Over $3,000 - because an A-HOLE worker did Not SPLAIN it all properly!

My Lady Friend was born in 1942 - so she had to wait another 10 Months to get full 100%.
She DID SO! Retired with SSA benefits coming in - AND IS STILL WORKING FULL TIME! Collects BOTH!

GO EARLY! ASK MANY QUESTIONS EARLY! UNDERSTAND EARLY! BE PREPARED!

CONGRESS IS/ARE THE VERY BEST 'SCREWERS!'
AND, TRUST ME -
THEY NEVER EVER USE ANY VASELINE!

TK.

I know the feeling well, but I retired anyway - just couldn't take that nasty old rat race anymore.

Nicely done, Mary !

Hearing you loud and clear in this one, Mary.
Well said!

John

Well written .... and a common thread for all. Technically I am retired -- but I just consider myself out of work in the short haul.
I want to go back to work .... same reasons as you! Who knows -- maybe you'll write a "best seller" or at least get to do some technical writing. Hang in there sister! Susan

LOL I know the feeling I was forced into retirenent because of health and it basically destroyed me financially so retirement isn't always what it is cracked up to be.

fee

Sorry to hear you have to continue to work Mary, who knows maybe you'll receive a winfall.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Gee Mary I am sorry. Sometimes even though money seems so important it never really is. But we always do honor our children by giving to them. Disability is not an horrific thing. If you can claim it do so. I had a co-worker who stayed working after 65 because he married a younger woman. Well he died one morning while getting ready for work! He never did get to retire. I pray the Lord advises you what to do.


GOD BLESS YOU
Tony

Very cute!

A well written poetic story.
So sorry about the outcome though, Mary.
Hang in there, 2012 will be here before we know it, and hopefully, so will a new President who really cares about the people.
God bless.