Best Retires Poems

The Show Must Go On....

The program has been meticulously drawn up...
Planned to the smallest detail to ensure no slip up..
The performers are primed, lined up and all ready...,
The guest of honor is well seated, calm  and steady....

We're gathered today to pay tribute to a...

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She walked today,
always there, sixteen years, and
I am at a loss....

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When A Teacher Retires....

Beloved students they suffer a loss and feel deep regret..
For the loss of accumulated knowledge they can no longer get...
It pains me to pen these heartfelt lines when a fellow comrade...
Reaches the end of a long served career of teaching children...

Poignant memories...

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The days become years fading into life
a few tears, some laughs and many friendships
The brightness of your dedication will shine through
all the lives you taught and touched
What a wonderful life to reflect and build on
enjoy and be Blessed
Thank you....

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"Puff the magic dragon, lived by the sea", Leonard Lipton and Peter Yarrow

His name was Jackson Paper. 
Forgotten by history,
disappearing like a vapor,
he was born near Honalee.

He became successful enough,
but forgot his childhood friend.
Years later, in a smoky puff, 
he met a fiery end.

Happy Ending

While,...

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A MINISTER RETIRES :  
SOLILOQUY 

I arise as infant Phoenix 
from Akasha ashes 
counterparts frozen 
with foibles intact
a still Arctic of death
sheath for recalibration 

Source Light breathes into 
fontanelle slowly sleepily  
Sekmet my doula  
in full attendance 
mane of flaming gold
rebirthing is...

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Santa was on vacation, but with a cane unfortunately.
He was older now, and walked slowly, his time so free.
I could have enjoyed this longer, he thought when I was young.
When he wore handsome clothing – tuxedo with cummerbund.
You are doing okay Mrs. Claus told her...

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The soldier retires
Seating at home,
Remembering how he fired 
His friends even foes

Friends come to greet
Happy they are 
But sad he's,even the sun hiss
Bloodshed,remembering how it begins

Throwing party
Celebrating 
But remember to eat was so hardly
"It was really tough" he says while walking 

At the end
He burst...

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