Getting Out for Good Behavior

I composed this on the drive in this morning - maybe I will read this at my retirement party.

Getting Out for Good Behavior

I’m getting out for good behavior
After twenty-nine plus years
They ruled in my favor
For all my sweat and tears
I’ve had my share of accolades
I’ve had my share of jeers
I’m getting out for good behavior
After 29 + years

A young man when I started
Didn’t know what lay in store
Never did a thing half-hearted
Always thought I knew the score
But soon I’ll be departed
They’re showing me the door
A young man when I started
Not a young man anymore

I walk out with my head up
My self respect in tact
No matter what the setup
I won’t be coming back
It’s not that I am fed up
It’s youthfulness I lack
Five o’clock’s too soon to get up
I’ll just stay there in the sack

Mdailey
04/07/09