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A living is not a life We each need so much more We need a life with purpose   A life with more to explore A living is not a life But it often can be a gift A means of sharing friendship Not just a shared task list A living is not a life Without some laughs and joys If you find that you’ve found both Then a living can be enjoyed -- You can't earn a life You can't earn a true living A life is given freely So spend it freely giving Spend your life wisely Cos it can't be spent again Invest it in the company Of close family and friends There's more to daily living Than earning an honest crust So select 'resignation' And blow the family trust
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Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM UTC
On hearing of a friend's retirement
A living is not a life We each need so much more We need a life with purpose   A life with more to explore A living is not a life But it often can be a gift A means of sharing friendship Not just a shared task list A living is not a life Without some laughs and joys If you find that you’ve found both Then a living can be enjoyed -- You can't earn a life You can't earn a true living A life is given freely So spend it freely giving Spend your life wisely Cos it can't be spent again Invest it in the company Of close family and friends There's more to daily living Than earning an honest crust So select 'resignation' And blow the family trust
#retire#change#priorities
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Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM UTC
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