Poet: C. A. Lynch
Who would think a challenge in retirement you would see
You can be happy and free!
You have all day to do what you want
You no longer have to be a confidant.
So why worry about challenges ahead
Be thankful each day you are not dead.
You no longer have the challenge of what do I wear
You don't even have to smile, you can be a bear.
Challenges of bosses, and traffic jams
You now only have to worry about phone scams.
And the weather is no longer a problem
You can stay in all day and sit on your bottom.
The challenges of retirement are few you see
You can sit and drink lots of coffee
But don't sit to long as you will get fat
Get out that exercise mat.
Challenges are behind you now
You are retiring, oh wow!
Congratulations on retirement
You no longer have work confinements!
Poet: Julie Hebert
Retirement is not for the faint of heart,
Once started it doesn't end.
It hits you all at once you know,
No more days off, it never ends.
Calling in sick is no longer a thing,
When you are sick you have to suck it up.
Your retirement doesn't go on hold,
Just because you need a checkup.
Booking vacations won't be the same,
No approvals are needed anymore.
The excitement and hoping for a break in the year,
Now seems so much more like a chore.
Don't get me started on the money difference,
You won't have any, that is the truth.
The days of splurging and vacationing aboard,
Are now memories from your youth.
But wait, don't you worry, there are good things to come.
Retirement never ends.
That in itself is a wonderful thing,
You have all the time in the world for family and friends!
Funny Retirement Poems
Poet: B. R. Clement
I remember when you use to say
"I can't wait for retirement day!"
Now the day has finally arrived
And you are acting like you can't survive.
You will love just you wait and see
You won't even miss me.
You will find plenty to do
You may even learn something new.
So travel down this retirement road
It will not be a heavy load
Once you are out of here
You will lose all your fears.
Soon you will be telling me
Retirement is so busy
I can't believe that you even fret
Like retiring is making you upset.
Move forward with a smile on your face
We all wish we were in your place.
Happy days are ahead for you
Retirement is not an issue!
