retirement day

As a periwinkle sky provided background,

For a storm cloud to gather its strength,

And spread warning before the thunder and lightning would start,

The Forest Ranger checked her dashboard clock.

 

Tonight, her lifetime career would be crowned —

Praised for its unblemished length.

Easily given, since it owned her heart.

Nature had called her to a beat, down on the dock.

By Nancy Ann Smith

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