I’ve been employed of late
A writing commission
Welcome pennies it is true
But more than that – a passion
The sense of being useful
Contribution to the world
We all need good employment
We all need to be heard
My father hit the doldrums
When ill health did for him
He had lost his sense of meaning
At home did not suit him
His strength had gone
But smaller jobs eventually came his way
And he worked until his doctor said
Michael call it a day
Then glorious retirement
In his bungalow
Mammy’s food to nurture him
Racing on Channel Four
Looking out the window
Looking back on life
The long and winding road
You know, I’ve done all right
Brian Fahy
26 July 2022
Erris Poetry 