I read that Bunnings employ
Staff if they’re fifty plus
But Hockey’s raised the bar
And now seventy is a ‘must’
So will there be more like Bunnings
To show a welcome to the aged
As the Federal Government insists
Older ones can earn a wage
Who’ll cast aside their walking frames
And shine up their spectacles
And cancel their bingo membership
(Lots of things will be overhauled)
And practice smiling again
If that smile’s turned to a glower
And realise time’s meaningful
Now work ‘s part of those hours
But I need’nt worry
About that missive in the mail
Telling me to rally
Causing me to quail
‘Cos yippee I’m well past that
And I can still draw that stipend
And know that I’ll receive it
Right up to the very end
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