The day the doctor told him
He sighed with great relief
I think you’ve done enough, Michael
Time has been a thief
My father’s long life working
Mines and war and mine
Had taken its toll it’s time to rest
Go sit in the sunshine
Today I felt a bit like that
My leg gave out on me
Half way to the Coop
Crippled suddenly
If you cannot do it now
You no longer have to try
The days of obligation
Are finally done bye bye
We try to do the best we can
From early days a child
Like Lucas setting out at school
And Noah not far behind
They won’t catch me I’m down the road
My race is nearly done
I’ll sit back now and watch them grow
Yes my time in the sun
Brian Fahy
7 September 2022
Erris Poetry 