The Occasion of Retirement
The point of life where one stops working due to age limitations is the time we refer to as Retirement. Looking through it, I think retirement is a unique occasion for celebration; I called it unique because it brings about mixed emotions from all ends. People commemorate the retiring person’s contribution to the particular workplace but at the same time some of them may also feel pleased that the person is finally leaving their workplace (if he is a real cranky person of course!).
The person who is retiring may be happy that he did some good in life and will be looking forward to a relaxed life ahead. However, at the same time, he may be sad that he will be leaving the active working routine of his and won’t remain that enthusiastic about work again.
Why Limericks on Retirement?
Observing the multi dimensional feelings that the event of retirement brings about, it is really easy to see that why one can crack jokes about it in the form of limerick poetry. The subject matter is highly interesting in itself.
Secondly, one can use these limericks on the occasion of Retirement for somebody, in order to make them laugh about it and think positive. You can add in these small five lines when writing down a retirement farewell speech or a retirement card. It will surely help to lighten up the entire atmosphere.
Since limericks are short and light-humored, they are also perfect to be used for a Retirement Toast as well. You can use them for compiling your farewell wish as well, for the person who is retiring.
Funny Limericks on Retirement
There are numerous kinds of retirement limericks present for various different occasions and occupations. Previously, we had covered on how to write Limerick Poems for Kids. Furthermore, you can dwell deep into why Limerick Poetry is so loved and adored by many. You can make a selection for the particular occasion that you want to use them for:
Retirement Limericks for Teachers
“You’ve seen horrid papers galore,
Correcting until you were sore
From sitting all day
Now it’s your turn to play,
And that’s what retirement’s for.”
– Anonymous
“Intercepting passed notes, chewing gum,
What a tyrant you feel you’ve become!
Find some hobbies diverse,
Join adults and converse
In syllables greater than one.”
– Anonymous
“Confined with kids nearly preverbal
And their prattle, and chatter, and burble
Now it’s time to go home,
Let your sub find a home
For the tarantula and the gerbil.”
– Anonymous
Limericks by a Retired Person for Himself
“My retirement fund is on hold,
A fate that I’d never foretold.
Now I watch every penny
‘Cause I haven’t got many.
Can I have my old sneakers resoled?”
– Regina Armswood
“My retirement fund is on hold,
For the rest of my life, so I’m told.
No golfing or fishing,
Stay home and stop wishing
For the life you thought would unfold.”
– Jean Matyas
Light-hearted Retirement Limericks as Well Wishes
“Perhaps your reactions are mixed
Neither blessing nor curse, an admix.
Your IRA’s ripened,
And government stipend
Together ensure you’re well-fixed.”
– Anonymous
“So now that you have a full day
To sleep late, to molt, and to play,
Let’s hope you’re inspired
Now that you’re retired
Why not make a site on EBay?”
– Anonymous
“Establishing trust and rapport
As the counselor students adore
So you’re leaving today?
Now it’s your turn to play,
And that’s what retirement’s for.”
– Anonymous
Suitable Retirement Limericks for Farwell Dinners’ Toasts
“Ah the life of a worker, it’s the best!
So we wonder why you choose to rest.
Surely you’ll miss the thrills?
And we need all your skills.
Still retiring? Gee, we’re depressed.”
– Anonymous
“Let’s all give the gal a big hand
Before she tramps off to the sand
Of some blue sky and beach
As a worker, she’s a peach!
And we’ll miss you as one of our band.”
– Anonymous
“The folks around here have conspired
To celebrate something required
For our dear friend, a nurse
Who is moving on. Worse,
The scuttlebutt says she’s retired.”
– Anonymous
