Retirement Narrative Poems
These Retirement Narrative poems are examples of Narrative poems about Retirement. These are the best examples of Narrative Retirement poems written by international poets.
The Ledger of A retired Nurse's LifeTapestry of Life**
In the intricate tapestry of life, vibrant memories weave their threads, each one shimmering with its own hue. The echoes of past workplaces...
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anti bullying, encouraging, giggle,
Stages of AccomplishmentWhen I was young I didn’t think
In terms of accomplishment
I guess my ego wasn’t developed enough
To have the perspective and appreciation
To consider it...
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introspection, life, perspective, spiritual,
Thanksgiving for MeIt is the only time I have a real turkey, and I look forward to it.
No one in my family except me likes it.
This is...
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thanksgiving,
Coming to PeacePeace is like a shadow that follows us
Trailing in the wake of busy lives
Elusive if we chase it
Unrecognized when we finally come to rest
Sitting right...
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peace, retirement,
The Last DayGene stood. Skyscraper demanding. Cold steel.
Thirty-five hard years. Over now. Just like that.
Corrugated box. Family photo. Timex watch.
Bitter coffee.
Stale sweat.
He walked out. Sun blaze....
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grief, jobs, loss, psychological,
The Illusion of WealthThe Illusion of Wealth
In vaults of paper, riches lie,
Where bankers print and fortunes fly.
Our mothers sold dreams wrapped in gold,
While the rich just watched, growing...
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betrayal, corruption, depression, devotion,
I have been talked into Crystal Bridgesmy girlfriends have talked me into a vacation
at Crystal Bridges in Arkansas, a four hour drive
I kept calling it Ruby Bridges, getting it mixed up...
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friendship,
She is a Celebrity and a DelightShe is a Celebrity and a Delight
Today I went to the retirement office.
Bozo One was helping someone.
Bozo Two was playing video games.
A woman came in...
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tribute,
power animal reassures meI spent my first day of retirement chopping down small trees.
Renegade brambles full of ivy and poison vines, Kansas kinds.
Tripped on several of them, landing...
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work,
pretend I am deadThe social committee came to me in the form of Mrs. Breast Pump.
Mrs. BP has been taking advantage of many of us for months now.
She...
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work,
Walk TallI was born and raised in a little town by the name of Calder
That was just twenty miles south of the Canadian border
As a boy I...
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america, death, drink, drug,
They Are Paying Me Way Too Much MoneyI did not hesitate for one second.
I am an elementary school counselor.
I get to play with children.
They uplift me, and delight me.
I do my best...
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me,
Classified Ad a Satire*** Classified Ad — “Position Wanted” ***
((The following is from ad details written on the ad draft form submitted by the ad’s purchaser,...
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fun, humor, imagery, joy,
I'M Home NowI'm retired and now possess an acre of land
with plans to build a home. This acre is a few
feet from the spot where I was...
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home,
From Pieces To PeaceThere are so many times we have experienced situations where we were in pieces. Where we were broken into pieces, shattered into pieces, torn into...
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change, forgiveness, god, peace,