28 years ago, John and I bought this place
As a vacation…and future retirement base.

We came on weekends to regenerate
And rejuvenate.

We read, relaxed, and used the gym
Always took time for a swim.

And a after a weekend of Desert mystique…
We were ready again to face another busy week.

And now…I am here most of the time…
And find my bearings without the beloved husbands of mine.

I am learning that being alone here is also fine,
Enjoying the weather, while I have time to write another rhyme.

I find it healthy and wise…
To start my day with one hour of water aerobics exercise.

Then yoga which for me is new
And starting late in life not easy to do.

Meeting other women that are retired
And live here alone, also after their husbands expired.

A visit with lunch…tea…dinner…a movie or play,
Is how I spend a day.

On my sunny terraces, surrounded by flowers, I have company…
Of the many birds that tweet a happy melody.

The desert is conducive to the best in life…
Seniors around me thrive.

I have traveled the world…but nowhere…
Did I feel the magic…that is in this Desert air.

I hope to spend here…much more time
While writing mjtmylifeinrhyme.