December 4, 2020-
Thoughts on the last day of regular full-time work:
A day of crafts,
holiday decorations,
helping to distribute packets
for for online instruction.
Watching with pride,
as child “laces up”
a paper Christmas stocking,
carefully running string
through 24 holes.
Watching with consternation,
as little girl imitates fashionista,
and gratified when she heeds
my warning that
not even big girls get to
show off, in school.
Relieved,
that colleague feels better
after serious health issue
yesterday.
Honoured,
that staff saw my work
as worthy of praise and gratitude.
This may be the sunset
of my working life,
OR
COVID’s fallout may lead to
the phone ringing again,
in January.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
Let those memories you so beautifully penned lead the way to new dawnings and not sunsets. Stay safe and well.
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I see many dawnings ahead. Thank you, Eugenia!
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Age does not define value. The very young can contribute and the senior is a wealth of knowledge and experiences. I am so glad that your coworkers recognize your value. I will hope that you will be called upon for more substitute work but not because of illness of any teacher or their families!
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I will be fine with working in the next semester, though likely not as often as up to now. I will ease into the lighter work schedule that passes for retirement in our society. Besides, there are many other pursuits ahead.
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