Linda

As your retirement is upon us… let’s look back at the past

You’ve worked here for a dozen years… those years have gone so fast

You started as our “Vat expert”… with tax office pedigree

But it didn’t stop you washing pots… and making cups of tea

The computer was your next challenge… and it made you stomp and shout

But now I bet you wonder… what the fuss was all about

You then took over payroll… and you’ve passed on all you know

Let’s hope they took enough notes… to do it properly when you go

When clients came in to visit… they would give you funny looks

They knew you wouldn’t let them go… without taking their old books

There have been so many people… you worked with through the years

You shared their good times and their bad… and often shared their tears

There was Nicola, Donna, and Sarah… Zoe and Fiona too

They all lasted for a few years… but none as long as you

But it’s time to take things easy… you should call it a day

Cos’ your wrinkles are getting deeper… and your hair is almost grey

You could maybe take up knitting… and watch daytime TV

Or take bus trips to the seaside… and paddle in the sea

You could pop down to the post office… before they open and join the queue

Then waddle round the market… cos’ that’s what old folks do

But seriously… you deserve the rest… it’s time to have some fun

We’ll be sad to see you leave us… and say thanks for all you’ve done

Good luck in your retirement… there will be lots to fill your day

And now and then spare us a thought... while we still slave away