11 Retirement Poems

Share our retirement poems with the new retiree. Words of congratulations and best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement. Retirement is a new chapter of life, one that can be filled with excitement and joy. One that we all look forward to with anticipation.

We hope these poems are ones that will encourage and inspire those who are retiring!

Short Poems / Special Occasion / Retirement Poems - Retirement Quotes

Retirement Day
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer, ©2020

The day has now come
For all of us, not just some
To say goodbye and good luck
You did it, you lined up your ducks.

You get to do whatever you want
Whatever it is, we are confident
That success will follow you
No matter what you do

Happy Retirement, you will be missed
Wishing you a life full of bliss.

Words to make the new retire smile as they think about no longer working!

Hard To Believe
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer, © 2020

This day we can see
It's so hard to believe
The day you get to retire
A day which we all aspire

You get to stop work
For us, that would be a perk
You can spend all day in your pajamas
Watching all the TV dramas

Or you can spend your days at the beach
And when we call you, we will not reach
Or work in your garden planting flowers
You can spend time there, all your hours.

You don't need to worry about rain
Inside you can remain
And when we see the snow
You can drink your coffee oh so slow.

You can throw out all the work rules
You need not worry about time or schedules
Your days are free to do as you choose
You can stay at home or go on a cruise.

Whatever you decide to do
We hope you know we will miss you!

What do the days bring when you no longer have to work. Verses that state what retirement brings.

Retirement Brings
Poet: Mary S. Scotsburn, ©2020

For some retirement makes them blue
And others, they are delighted they are through.

The daily routine can be thrown out
You can do want you want, you can even shout.

No more bosses, deadlines are gone
A time to be happy, time for a song.

Retirement is a gift to be taken
Start a new hobby, even plant a garden

Others have said, that those retirement days do fly by
You'll be busier now, you will say with a sigh.

Whatever retirement brings for you
Have fun in all that you do!

A poem that desires only good things for retirement. Appreciation for the new retiree for all they have done.

Enjoy Your Retirement
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer, © 2020

For us, this is a time that is sad
But for, you we know you're glad
You have worked for so many years
From you, we will see no sappy tears.

We have developed a working bond
And of you, we are so fond
But we know your retirement is overdue
Other interests you will now pursue.

You should be full of pride
As to us, you were more than a guide
You helped us all whenever you could
Your advice was always sound and good.

Enjoy your retirement in every way
We will miss you we must say.
But you deserve some fun
And you deserve lots of sun

So with best wishes, we send you on your way
Make sure to drop in and visit us someday.
Be happy, enjoy each coming day
You're getting gray and deserve some play!

Recognization for the person retiring for all they have done!

A Day To Commemorate
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer, © 2020

This is a day to commemorate
Your day to retire what a date.
Finally, the day has arrived
All the work stuff you can archive.

We hate to see you depart
Without you here it breaks our heart
We are so happy for you
But, without you here we will be blue.

Okay that is enough about us
It is you we should be making a fuss
No longer do you have to do reports
You don't have to listen to the bosses' retorts.

You don't have to worry about being late
You can sleep in, won't that be great
Time can be spent with friends together
You no longer care about the bad weather.

Fighting the traffic and the stoplights
Now each morning you don't have to fight
You can take a drive whenever you please
You can enjoy the scenery even the trees.

You deserve some well-earned rest
We want you to know we think you're the best.
Happy Retirement!

Retirement
by Theodore W. Higginsworth, ©2019

R is for
retire from work but not from life

E is for
entertain to your heart's delight

T is for
turn off the alarm clock

I is for
ignore the phone

R is for
relax have fun

E is for
enthusiasm each day you will have

M is for
memories of another day

E is for
eager to do the things you enjoy

N is for
no more deadlines, no more stress

T is for
take each day and do what you want

Envy You
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer, © 2020

Today you retire we all envy you
We wish you success in all you do
No more alarm clock, no more having to get up
You can sit all day and drink coffee from your cup

You know we are going to miss you
Without you here we will be blue
But happy for you we are
You deserve retirement, you are a star.
Congratulations, well done!

WoW
Poet: Mary S. Scotsburn

The days of working are over now
Your days can now be full of WoW!
Imagine tomorrow is yours to do
Whatever you want
You're so lucky that is true.
Retirement is the best time of your life
You spend your days without the strife
You do what you wanna do
Whenever you want to
What a life it will be
Just you wait and see!

We Wish You Well
Poet: Kate Summers

We wish you well
We think you're swell
Oh, we will miss you when your gone
But we will carry on
And you will be free to do
Whatever you wish to.

You desevere this time
To relax and unwind
For years of dedication
You truly have been an inspiration.
You are a picture of success
How much you mean to us is hard to express.

You can now spend your days
However you want in - your own way
You'll have time to do the things
That happiness to you they will bring.
We know the next chapter of your life
Will be better than alright!

Retirement Lifestyle
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

Retirement brings a better lifestyle
You decide what is worthwhile.
The time you get up each day
Is up to you in every way.
You don't have to worry about being late
You don't have to worry about the date.
No more work clothes you have to buy
No more vacation days to apply.
Your time is yours to decide what to do
Oh, how we envy you!

Pot Of Gold
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

Retirement is the pot at the end of the rainbow
You will be the envy of every fellow
You worked all your life now is the time
To forget about the climb.

Hobbies that you had put on hold
You can now unfold.
Time for you to enjoy family and friends
And not be concerned about the latest trends.

So slid down the rainbow
And enjoy what is below
You have made it to the pot of gold
The next chapter of life is to be told.