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The author reflects on the transition from active life to retirement, inspired by a poem about the loss of innocence. They relate this to a colleague's commentary on footballer Ronaldo's struggle with aging and the human tendency to resist change. The author questions their own motivations for writing, acknowledging a desire to remain relevant and connected, despite feeling uncertain about their purpose. They ponder whether it would be wiser to accept retirement gracefully, like Ronaldo should, rather than cling to past glories.