Retirement Poems | Examples of Retirement Poetry

On a Friday morning at ten, you say? But our bus doesn’t go out on that day. I can do Tuesdays but never at one. Only in the morning does our bus run. How about a Thursday AM...Read the rest...

"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,...Read the rest...

Where I’ll rock and reminisce, read leisurely in freedom’s bliss, take my time writing poetry, entertain grandkids, one per knee, call loved ones I miss number 1 ...Read the rest...

A step back in time when verandas had rocking chairs purposely placed in the sunlight; waiting for Grandma to sit, and rock until darkness descended. (#1)...Read the rest...

Dad, your retirement home pick, Serene, with soft ocean breezes, A porch to be outdoors, Perfectly matched your calm personality. Empty chair? I see you. 1...Read the rest...

when you're retired the only person you have to impress is you...Read the rest...

No longer in the workforce big changes to my ways, not something I am use to my life, a brand new phase. Lots of time, but no money, a tricky lifestyle maze the months, they change, seem swiftly in my sedentary haze. Must...Read the rest...

The residents slowly amble toward the buffet, some using canes or walkers, a few sitting on scooters, ...Read the rest...

The residents slowly amble toward the buffet, some using canes or walkers, a few sitting on scooters, ...Read the rest...

You have worked hard all your life now it is time to retire Go out and explore new things, surround yourself with what you desire You are now entering a new phase of your life where you...Read the rest...

I was never going to retire. I will be dragged out in a body bag at ninety-two I told everyone. God laughed at my silliness. He made the drive more difficult, harrowing drivers who almost kill me daily. He...Read the rest...

He’s late-stage Charles Bukowski, Hunching gnome-like over the bar, With weary eyes, and scruffy stubble. It’s sure he must have seen some trouble. But he’s got plenty of cash in his pockets, Along with the keys to a stolen...Read the rest...

Construction workers, fishermen, hands broadened, reddened cracks in the wintertime, teachers, office workers, a standing cashier feels aging in her legs, careers extended. Can it be just a few more years til they have freedom, to live on Social Security? Paying off mortgages, and children's student...Read the rest...

Retirement after all these years, time has flown by My alarm is also retiring, no need to ask why The first thing on my agenda is a holiday to an exotic place far away A change to relax...Read the rest...

April 4—Personal grooming… Ending Daily Shaving in Retirement When Sam Adams retired from the U.S. Department of State, he made five vows which he kept for years. first, he would quit daily shaving shaving once or twice a month second, he would never...Read the rest...