your golden years
are running over with riches
& the world is
brighter, lighter &
happier because
of you
how does a happy heart
make her way in the world?
painting smiles on glum faces––
turning sleeping energy
into laughing light
your profession is kindness––
embracing all humanity
with your heart
how abundant the blessing
of holding your hand––
nothing to do
but good
with the rest of our lives