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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.
Best Exercise
Morning exercise With stick and broom outside Is the best time flies....Read the rest...
Categories: inspiration, life, perspective, work,
Form: Haiku



Hustle and Flow
Author Dana Redricks April 13, 2024 In the hustle and bustle of life's grand show, since my tiny feet found the floor below, at just five years old, Mama's wisdom in tow, she taught me survival,...Read the rest...
Categories: work, dedication, deep, encouraging, growth,
Form: Free verse
Heavy Breakfast
Eat food for breakfast To power heavy toil To till the soil....Read the rest...
Categories: career, life, power, work,
Form: Haiku
Workout
Workout your figure To carve out fats and pressures For healthy posture....Read the rest...
Categories: body, care, food, work,
Form: Haiku
The Six keys to Success
For those of you who seek success in every job or post, these are the points you should address before you brag or boast. In mind you need a VISION and a clear healthy dream,...Read the rest...
Categories: work, business, career, courage, integrity,
Form: Rhyme



Memory woe-isms
To a new job, 5 days a week I go Sigh. I wish my memory was not so slow I get through most of the directions-- then... I gotta ask-- what's the last thing (again) :O ...Read the rest...
Categories: work, confusion, how i feel,
Form: Rhyme
Warf Scene
Fresh from the sea pier Big tunas shine like silver As forklifts hauled them....Read the rest...
Categories: business, career, culture, work,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member An Open Shut Case
I was an experienced interior designer, whose specialty was outer doors, Ever opening to amber sunshine, as petals open, when vivid beams pour. Functionality and beauty were very vital, so I helped customers each day, To choose materials,...Read the rest...
Categories: work, fantasy, flower, imagery, lost,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Just work
All I want to do is just work just do my job go home and do it all over again 40 hours A week no strings no attachments...Read the rest...
Categories: work,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Snitches
Those poor souls who think they will get farther ahead at work if they tattle on you...Read the rest...
Categories: work,
Form: Monoku
Premium Member BLACK SLIDE SLID-
Became because Background bedbug Boldface bookcase Blackmail blacklist Misspoke backstroke Bellboy below Blacksmith bluefish Backside backslide 4/1/24 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2024© ...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, analogy, caregiving, work,
Form: Footle
Premium Member Back to work
Eleven days off getting sleep pattern normal driving lift tired...Read the rest...
Categories: work,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Reliability Illustrated
Wheaties in beer to start the day Off to work I stumble and sway Cocktail at noon to set the stage For the nap I need...Read the rest...
Categories: drink, sleep, work,
Form: Couplet
Break free from the sun
Hear the faded out groans beneath each grocery store tomato, Blisters popping out as old, worker hands Begin to pick up the pace, Dirt growing thick, drilling beneath each thick fingernail As the sun rises above rich tomato...Read the rest...
Categories: family, future, work,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Ambulance Dispatched To A Nursing Home - A Ghostly Account
that call, a face porcelain pressed against glass and dead eyes wrought from an attic room watching us her name badge was irrelevant “No, those top rooms are not used, full ...Read the rest...
Categories: work, dark, fear, horror, house,
Form: Narrative

Specific Types of Work Poems

Read wonderful work poetry on the following sub-topics: anniversary, christmas, colleague, ethic, funny, hard, inspirational, job, leaving, life, stress, teamwork, and more.

Definition | What is Work in Poetry?


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