Retirement Wishes Poem.This retirement wishes poem makes a wonderful gift at your retirement party. These retirement wishes are on a smoked mirror with a dark oak wood base. It measures 6" tall by 5 " wide. This retirement verse says "Retirement: a Time of life to happily recall the things you've done, the friends you've made, the meaning of them all. For now you have the right to feel a special sense of pride. And know the time has come for you to set your work aside. You've earned some well-deserved respect and warmest wishes too. That your retirement days will be enjoyable for you.