Retirement Poems
and verses
Welcome to our Retirement Poems and verses for the Celebration of somebody at last being able to find the time to do what they want to do.
These are free for your non commercial use.
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Retirement Poems
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Now you are retired
You no longer can excuse;
All the things that need doing
Your job was your only ruse.
Your time that seemed so long at first
Now rushes past in a flash;
You don't know how you found time to work
Got so much to do-Must dash!
Maggiemay
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A new motto is what you need
You didn't care yesterday;
You're not caring today either
You probably won't care tomorrow.
Somethings never change!
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The golf course looks so attractive
So much more than mowing the lawn;
You could lay in bed all day now
But you keep waking up at dawn.
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Age [along with retirement] appears to be best in four things — old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.
Francis Bacon
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Retirement Poems
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Above all, it is a mistake to retire
too late in life
because you don’t get another chance to do it right!
There are great experiences that come from
The joy of not working.
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You can now see the grandchildren more often
Remembering what hard work they are;
Although full of so much pleasure
You never knew you were that popular.
Others will see you with time on your hands
Not understanding how it is full;
That you have plenty to attend to
On your heartstrings they'll pull.
So find your hobbies that are not indoors
Volunteering with others the same;
Be firm and frank but always thank!
As your own life back you claim.
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Question: Why do retirees count pennies?
Answer: They are the only ones who have the time.
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Question: Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage?
Answer: They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there.
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And last but not least!
Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with?
Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole truth.
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