I live in the distant south
A teacher, writer, father.
Now my teaching days are over
I will miss the banter, the exploration,
Young minds discovering new worlds
New shapes, new directions.
For me new discoveries are about to occur
Chances to travel, explore for myself
What lies beyond my boundaries.
Now my time is mine,
To venture into unknown worlds
To meet others who like me
Write for the fun and joy it brings.
Contacts established here and there
Rubbing shoulders, so to speak
With those my equal
Many my betters.
Sitting with them across a table
To share a meal, exchange ideas
How wonderful, exhilarating
To gauge the support
Encouragement of so many
I am blessed by the wealth of riches
Surrounding me.
Morpethroad 
You are about to embark on a great adventure Michael…best of luck and make it a beautiful story!
Thank you Georgia, i certainly hope to do just that.
snuck in again – a new adventure it is and shall be and I wish you nothing but happiness and more wonderful years ahead of you. Must be a strange feeling in a way – but I am sure you will get use to it soon 🙂 Hugs my friend.
Thanks Jenny, it will be something very new to me, still coming to terms with it all.
it will take you time, but just think of how much writing you can do 😉 and talking to nut bags like moi 😉
True a nut bag can even be inspiring.
I really can’t imagine what it is like to retire after so many years but you should look back on the great impact you had on so many lives. That won’t be ending, you will just find new ways because that is just your nature.
Traveling….oh traveling is so much fun so do a lot and go as far as possible. It is well worth it.
Thank you Anja, I fully intend do so, traveling I mean.
Excellent! And is that Black Mountain Tower I spy in the photo? Hopefully a trip to Canberra sometime soon? 🙂 🙂
Trust you to notice that…lol
I’ll be in touch….
Thanks for the comment.
🙂
Cheers to a new chapter in your life!
Enjoy your new adventures. 🙂
Thank you RoSy, I hope they are fun and exciting.
All the best for the days, weeks, months and years to come – as well as the meals you have with fellow bloggers.
Thank you Gabriella, can I put you down for one?
You are welcome!
Thank you, I’ll put you down for when i go to France. Which I am…. one day.
And can I put myself down for one in Australia?
Most definitely. Love to have you drop by.
Looking forward to travelling in spirit with you as you tell us your adventures!
Thank you Ms gimpet,
i shall keep you up to date, you never know where i might end up.
Great poem! Best of luck to you in the future!
Thank you so much. Please call again.
this sounds so exciting! you closing the door and walking into a new horizon…this reminds me of the old classic movie, Sound of Music where Maria is up in the mountains singing her classic song with arms outstretched and feeling so free…nice!! 😛
Ha..good comment Sun, sadly I am anything but Maria…but I am free.
Merry Christmas to you.