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Work Poems | Examples of Work Poetry

Work Poems - Examples of all types of work poetry to share and read. This list of work poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of work poetry. This list of works about work is an excellent resource for examples on how to write work poems.
Take A Break
Life can be hectic Why not take a break from work Embark on a trip....Read the rest...
Categories: engagement, life, vacation, work,
Form: Haiku



Premium Member late to an interview
late tardy interview wreck on freeway serious injury impatient committee lucky not to get this job something much better will happen you have escaped close-minded people...Read the rest...
Categories: work,
Form: Nonet
Let's Cheer
Raise a cheer for hands For hardworking laborers Hands that build our world....Read the rest...
Categories: career, celebration, engagement, work,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Jack of All Trades
Jack of All Trades Miracle Man 5/3/2024 I once hired a man who never followed directions, which required on my part, frequent inspections, Though an old hand, He didn’t understand, So each task completed required some corrections. ...Read the rest...
Categories: life, work,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member first weed eater experience
son's hands tremble fierce all gas going to burn it up needs to find rhythm...Read the rest...
Categories: work,
Form: Haiku



Premium Member Labour Day
Written 28 April 2024 “Genius begins great works. Labour alone finishes them.” Joseph Joubert ...Read the rest...
Categories: work, appreciation, inspirational, jobs, rights,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Propitiation
I had lunch with Randy, between classes today. It was a perfect day. The sky was an infinite, capri blue, the wind was stirring the environment, clouds were wispy and on high - in the...Read the rest...
Categories: work, friendship, humor, school, student,
Form: Free verse
Unreported news
Songs from a life, sounds like the blues, microwave fries, pot noodle, stews, dead on two legs, only half-nine, saying yes, to the overtime, this months rent and the kids' new shoes. Paying forward, paying your dues, when there isn't much...Read the rest...
Categories: work, abuse, children, life, wine,
Form: Rondeau
Craftsmanship
Superb yet simple Glimpse into the craftsmanship Of Chief Carpenter....Read the rest...
Categories: art, motivation, wisdom, work,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Inner Workings of the Mom n Pop Pizza Shop
Taped to the door’s plexiglass pane, a portrait Of a Savior with ardent heart burning Sunlight invades with the turning of hinges Untethering the hospitality of Tony, the lone waiter His Brazilian arms are swinging doors, open to embrace He...Read the rest...
Categories: work, food, fun, people, places,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Average Wasn’t Good Enough
Average Wasn’t Good Enough Miracle Man 4/27/2024 If life were simple everyone would excel. Before I could make others believe in me, I had to exhibit a belief in myself, and God given ability. I realized to be good at something would require...Read the rest...
Categories: work, how i feel, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Becoming Colors POTD
I was a celebrated, professional psychic, offering glimpses of rosy future; And helping people work through problems, like pink moon, come sooner. I had learnt to talk with the spirits, and also relate what they were saying, To...Read the rest...
Categories: work, beautiful, color, dream, fantasy,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Hooking
I’ve known the streets: Places where the night lingers and the echoes of passing cars feel distant. My feet have grown accustomed to the dim-lit alleys. I walked past shuttered windows when the city slept, listening ...Read the rest...
Categories: body, lust, work,
Form: Free verse
Everyday Work Jam
Bumper to bumper Skynet Bridge swarm with cars Daily morning ride. ...Read the rest...
Categories: car, engagement, life, work,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member It's Wednesday
Sitting here cross-legged pondering work situation dreading tonight's work...Read the rest...
Categories: work,
Form: Senryu

Specific Types of Work Poems

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Definition | What is Work in Poetry?


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