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Enroute & In Retirement – By Noor R. Rahim There I stand in the shadows of old age The deepening shadow casting a disturbing message That very soon I shall reach my retiring age The spirit may be willing but the body shows slippage   Very often do I hear my co-workers’ loud message “You lucky guy” – But this in no way does encourage One who needs to keep his body & soul in bondage To the lifelong “Work-Life” habits and challenge(s)   But as time goes on; the inkling of retirement comes of age The reality sinks in; with retirement bringing in the work stoppage Most would say how fortunate I am at this merge No more worries; and the freedom to whatever I wish to indulge   But the difficulties arise; with time on your hands and its’ passage Yes seven Sundays in a week has its’ ...