Tom Jones Rhymes Again


To What End?

I’d worked for long enough; I’ve earned my rest.

The pressure got too much so I let go.

I got fed up with too much change at work.

The game had changed; I finally said no.

I don’t do much these days; I just relax.

I take a walk, lunch with a friend then snooze.

My golf and bridge keep me quite occupied.

This is my time to do the things I choose.


My work still interests me; I want to stay.

While I still have the strength, I’ll carry on.

I won’t give up while I can still give more.

Why waste the skills I’ve built up for so long?


Though most are glad when work comes to a stop,

some opt to carry on until they drop.


From snatches of conversation heard at the 55 year reunion on 18/10/24.
Tom Jones


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