10 Happy Retirement Poems
Celebrate a happy retirement with uplifting poems full of joy and laughter.
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Happy Retirement Poems
Updated February 13, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer
Retirement is a time of joy, a new beginning filled with possibilities. No more early alarms, no more deadlines—just the freedom to spend each day as you choose. Whether it's traveling, picking up a long-lost hobby, or simply enjoying the little things in life, retirement is meant to be embraced with happiness and gratitude.
For years, hard work and dedication shaped the journey, and now comes the well-earned reward—a time to relax, reflect, and celebrate. As Ernie Zelinski wisely said,
"To retire happy, wild, and free, you must stay active. It’s also important that you have goals and dreams.
"Retirement is not the end of a chapter but the beginning of a wonderful new one.
Let these happy retirement poems bring a smile, offer encouragement, and help celebrate this exciting milestone. Whether for yourself or a loved one, may they inspire a future filled with laughter, purpose, and pure enjoyment.
So many of us work and look forward to a retirement full of happiness and leisure. When the day arrives it certainly is a day for celebration. Use these poems to express congratulations and a happy retirement! And it is
a great time to remind the new retire of the words said by Ernie Zelinski: "To retire happy, wild, and free, you must stay active. It’s also important that you have goals and dreams."
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Happy Retirement To You
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer, © 2019
Congratulations, Happy Retirement to you
You can now decide what you'll do
You can go for a nap whenever you want
The boss will no longer be there to haunt.
You can read a book
Or you can just cook
The world you can travel
Or stay home and rake up gravel.
You can get dressed or just stay
In your pj's all day
You can watch TV
Or go for a ski.
Whatever you do
We wish happiness for you.
Happy retirement dear friend
Best wishes I send.
Retirement Wishes
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Time For You
Poet: Kate Summers, © 2018
Time is now yours to spend as you please
You can relax and enjoy your days with ease
Remember us here as we continue to work
We will miss you and all your quirks
But don't think for a second
We won't miss you tomorrow and beyond
No one can replace you
No one can do what you do
But somehow we will manage
But we will be at a disadvantage
Because with you with us
It is a negative, not a plus!
We wish you the best
Nothing but happiness
Happy Retirement to you
Enjoy the coming chapter that's new.
Congratulations!!
Life Journey Poems
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The Best Days
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
The best days are ahead of you
No more alarm clocks, no set times too
You can relax all day
You can do it all your way.
The best years of your life are ahead of you
Now you can relax and do what you want to
It will amaze you how quickly you will adapt
And you will find and realize that work was a handicap.
The best times are now and you can choose
You don't have to worry, you don't have to loose
You have got that pension in hand
Raises you no longer have to demand.
Happy Retirement a dream come true
If anyone deserves it, it is you!
Retirement Poems For Teacher
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Means For You
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
A happy retirement means for you
That you get to do what you want to.
Days of laughter, days of fun
Being with whoever and with one.
A happy retirement is a great gift
Just thinking about it gives us all a lift
But for you, you're the lucky one, today
You get to celebrate in every way
You can do and explore
All the things in life you adore
Spend time with family and friends
Take up a cause and defend
Our workdays just won't be the same
Without you around who are we to blame
Seriously we will miss you so
But we wish you well as you go.
Short Happy Retirement Poems
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In the dance of sunsets, a chapter unfolds,
Retirement's joy, a story to be told.
No more clocks to chase, just leisure's rhyme,
A happy journey, it's your well-earned time!
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Retirement's embrace, a serenade of delight,
No more deadlines, just freedom in sight.
Cheers to leisure, to dreams taking flight,
In this new chapter, may your joy be bright!
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Clocks may tick, but you're on a different track,
Retirement's melody, no looking back.
A canvas of joy, a life painted light,
Congratulations on this happy flight!
Funny Retirement Poems
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From work's embrace, into leisure's arms,
Retirement's magic, with its gentle charms.
No more stress, just days shining bright,
Wishing you happiness, pure and light!
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In the book of life, a new chapter begins,
Retirement's joy, where each moment wins.
Clocks may tick, but your time's your own,
May this journey be your happiest known!
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As the curtains fall on the career stage,
Retirement brings a joyful, carefree page.
No more work stress, just smiles so wide,
Wishing you happiness on this joyous ride!
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