Years of My Life

A Journey from 1944 to … Now

1998—99 School Year

Retired!

This year brought more of what I loved—

Those reading/writing things.

And travel! I was here and there—

Such pleasure travel brings!

I spent a month in Europe (most

Of April ’99)

Just chasing Mary Shelley’s life—

And watching funds decline!

From England down to Italy—

To Switzerland—and more.

I spent some time in Wales, as well—

Was thrilled down to the core.

Then I came home and studied, and

Began to sort it out—

For that was my main goal, you see—

To figure Mary out.