Work Poems

Inspirational Work Poems
Some look at work as a burden they must shoulder and indeed it is a heavy yoke to bear. To a lucky few, work is a place to express their creative spirit. As we know there are some who cannot find a job to support themselves with honor. It is indeed a privilege to be able to support oneself.
23 Poems about Making a Living
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1. Equipment
Figure it out for yourself, my lad,
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You've all that the greatest of men have had,
Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes,
And a brain to use if you would be wise.Featured Shared StoryI lost my wife Donna in April 2021. Edgar Albert Guest's poem is inspiring me to carry on and get on with things. Life is too short.
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2. Home And The Office
Home is the place where the laughter should ring,
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And man should be found at his best.
Let the cares of the day be as great as they may,
The night has been fashioned for rest. -
3. Clinching The Bolt
It needed just an extra turn to make the bolt secure,
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A few more minutes on the job and then the work was sure;
But he begrudged the extra turn, and when the task was through,
The man was back for more repairs in just a day or two. -
4. Only A CNA?
Who are you to refer to us
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As "Only" a CNA?
We're the ones who wash and dressFeatured Shared StoryMy mom was in a nursing home for 3 yrs. She had lost her legs from above the knee down which made it very hard for her. She relied on these girls because she had no choice but they ALL...
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5. Work
Let me but do my work from day to day,
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In field or forest, at the desk or loom,
In roaring market-place or tranquil room;
Let me but find it in my heart to say, -
6. My Wage
I bargained with Life for a penny,
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And Life would pay no more,
However I begged at evening
When I counted my scanty store; -
7. Working From Home
The grass needs cutting,
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I must mend the gate.
I'm expecting a parcel,
I hope it's not late. -
8. I Hear America Singing
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
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Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, -
9. Alive
When my thoughts are too heavy,
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My feelings too numb,
When my heart is unsteady,
And the tears start to come,Featured Shared StoryAs an athlete, I like running, so I love the 2nd stanza.
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10. Slow It Down
Strive at work while you can.
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God knows it's why you are a man,
But don't wait till the funds abound
Before you get to slow it down. -
11. Easy Strides
There are times to hurry.
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Some things in life call for speed.
But more than ever, I'm learning
That pace is really what I need. -
12. A Day On The Farm, 1890
"Cock-a-doodle-doo!" I heard.
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I really hate that lousy bird!
I got home late from Betty Lou's,
But now I've got my chores to do. -
13. Work/Life
Day after day, same monotonous routines
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Work and more work is that all it means
From this moment onwards until I'm old,
Be walking to work, rain, snow and coldFeatured Shared StoryThis poem touched my heart because today youngsters are undergoing so much of stress in work. My son also has tremendous work pressure.
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14. I Am An Educator
Give me less and expect more,
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Increase the number of students-unscored.
Yes, increase them to where they sit out the door,
But I'll exceed. I'm an educator.Featured Shared StoryI am an educator in a school where the principal would be seen after break running with a meter or so long whip and chasing students back to class. This is effective and teachers take the...
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15. Office Policy Change
Stepping into the boardroom meeting,
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Stepped out of character too.
Put a red slipper on one foot,
On the other, a bright blue shoe. -
16. Take Me Away
For once I don't want a steaming cup of coffee
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and hear the clomp clomp of my boss' high heels
for once in my life I want to be taken away
to the rivers and mountains on my four wheelsFeatured Shared StoryI like the poem and understand where it is coming from. You know sometimes when there is sun all the time, people start to complain of the heat and wished there was rain. But then you when...
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17. Retirement
Oh, the joys of growing old.
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No more work from nine to five,
no hurry in the mornings.
It's just good to be alive.Featured Shared StoryThanks for writing this poem. I'm getting closer and closer, and I'm looking forward to the day.
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18. Middle Class Misery
Hopes dashed, dreams fade,
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Gotta go to work another day.
Paid my money, bought my ticket
Thought I could tell my boss to stick it. -
19. Lonesome Road
As the miles pass by,
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I look down at your pictures and want to cry.
When I talk to you on the phone,
All I can think about is coming home,Featured Shared StoryMy daughter would write poems like this when she was with us. This is an awesome poem. Good job! I've worked on the river for 13 years. 30 days on, 30 days off. Yes, I was like you, but now...
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20. What Is A Boss?
A BOSS is someone who comes in early and stays late.
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A BOSS is someone who says the nice things to cheer us up and the bad things to settle us down.
A BOSS is a janitor who cleans up messes and sweeps them under the rug! No just kidding!
A BOSS is a coach who stands behind their staff and says, "We are a team" and "There is no I in team!"Featured Shared StoryLOVE THIS POEM !! I just started a new job, and this poem is all about the Manager/Director of my Dept. in Customer Service. He is the man to work for !! Kuuuuudoooooos to him !!
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