Mine, by right!

My old age pension IS NOT a ‘benefit’!

Mine, by right!

All my life did I pay, week by week, day by day,
From my regular weekly wage,
To give me a pension of some sort,
That would help me, in my own age.

Year by year my deductions were taken,
By the clerk, from my pay, at the pit,
And I thought at this time, that this pension was mine,
I thought I was paying for it.

I was told, in my age, it was part of my wage,
Not a ‘benefit’, there to be sought,
I had paid all my life, both myself, and my wife,
I thought it was something I’d bought.

So don’t tell me now I’m a beggar,
And don’t say that my pension’s a gift,
It was part of a contract between us,
And I kept my own part of it.

Don’t say that it costs you a fortune,
To pay out on these pensions each day,
For you have had our money and spent it,
Or given it all away.

You must honour your own obligation,
Pay MY pension in full, and on time,
It was part of my pay, week by week, day by day,
It was only deferred – IT IS MINE!

Mick
(Copyright Michael Westwood 2014)

About the author

Mick Westwood
20557 Up Votes
I am a 71 year old retired coal miner, who spent 30 years working underground. Having time on my hands, and in order to keep my brain exercised, I decided to try to write poetry and put down on paper some of my life experience, and my hopes, dreams and other thoughts. I also do a little gardening, but I am hopeless at housework. Much to my wife's displeasure.

More from Mick Westwood

Ask Him!
Ask him! She says I'm always moaning, about my aches and pains, Of all the ailments that I...
Read More
The Eyes of a Child
The Eyes of a Child I still try to see, through the eyes of a child, Who wants to see...
Read More
A Plea for Nature
A Plea for Nature Such beauty of our country, this green and pleasant land, Is spoiled, and...
Read More
When a smile came
When a smile came  Step out of the shadows and walk in the Sun, For life, and its living...
Read More
If you enjoyed reading this, show your appreciation to the author with a thumbs up!

Mick Westwood would love your feedback, please leave your comments below:

Loading Comments

Showcase your literature

Not a member?

You need to be a member to interact with Silversurfers. Joining is free and simple to do. Click the button below to join today!

Click here if you have forgotten your password
Click here to visit the showcase home page