April 30, 2026

Poets Corner: The First Step

Middle age and the kids have flown

An empty house, you’re all alone.

What can you do, you can’t just sit,

So make an effort to go out a bit.

Join a club where you can mingle

With others who are also single.

With understanding folk who care

You’ll enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

Don’t go intent on finding a mate.

Just meet new people, try to relate.

Unwinding is easy, relax, go with the flow

In time lasting friendships will grow.

Sometimes a crisis knocks us about,

We sit at home and don’t go out.

We feel bitter at what might have been,

Instead of finding a brighter scene.

We all need friends to make us whole,

Share our troubles and soothe our soul.

Find your courage and make the move

Join that club and life will improve.

Kaye Cronan