Bidding farewell to coworkers can be bittersweet. While it’s exciting to move on to new adventures, saying goodbye to those you’ve worked alongside day after day isn’t always easy. To capture those complex emotions of nostalgia, appreciation, and hope, we’ve collected 65+ short goodbye poems for colleagues.
Coworkers often become like a second family. You celebrate successes together, navigate hardships side by side, and create bonds that last beyond the workplace. Parting ways deserves more than a quick “see you later”—it calls for heartfelt words to commemorate those connections. The following poems range from humorous to nostalgic, capturing the spirit of transition.
Work friendships add fun and meaning to our 9-5 routines. When the time comes to say farewell, thoughtful poetry helps us cherish the memories. Share one of these short poems with departing colleagues to make light of change while praising the joys of working together. May the rhymes and sentiments stay with you as you part ways.
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Short Goodbye Poems For Colleagues
I’ll miss you a lot
My coworker, my office pal
Goodbyes are so hard
Things might change a bit now
With you gone, an empty space
We’ll miss you dearly
As you are leaving the space
Know you leave it lighter, brighter
Thanks for memories
Best moments at work
Shared with you, my colleague, my friend
I’ll hold them dear
All I can say
Is thanks for all the good times, pal
I wish you the best
Short farewell poems for colleagues
Can’t encapsulate all you’ve meant
But know you’ll be missed
Funny short farewell poems for colleagues
Like the day we laughed so hard
We cried and lost our breath
A Look Back
On Prank Wars and Potlucks
Friends Forever
Laughter Down the Halls
Echoes of our chuckles will remain
When you walk away
As You Turn the Page
To new chapters, know you’re missed
But we’re excited for you
Short Farewell Poem
Hard to say goodbye my friend
But so proud of you!
Your Empty Desk
Reminds me of fun times we had
I’ll miss you, dear friend
As You Depart
You leave a hole in our hearts
We’ll miss you greatly
Goodbye is Not Forever
We’ll meet again, my colleague
Stay in touch, my friend
Memories to Cherish
Of days we laughed until we cried
I smile to recall
Your Guidance Will Stay
As you walk off into the distance
Teacher, mentor, guide
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Emotional Short Goodbye Poems For Colleagues
This is Not the End
Just a See You Soon, my friend
We’ll meet again someday
Milestones Achieved
During our time walked together
I will reminisce
As You Close This Door
Remember Others Open Too
dream big out there, friend
You Taught Me So Much
More than I can put in a poem
Thank you, colleague
An Office Made Better
By your humor and kindness within
Farewell, dear coworker
Laughter Shared Loud
Chats over Coffee, Lunch Breaks Fun
Great Memories Made
Hard Goodbye, dear friend
Take all the best parts of here
Into your bright future
The Job Was Made Easy
By a Friend Like You Beside Me
I’ll Miss You Dearly
Your Next Chapter Starts
Ours Continues in Your Absence
Stay in Touch, Coworker
An Empty Chair Now
Beside Me Where You Used To Sit
I Wish You Well, Friend
From Potlucks to Pranks
You Made Workdays Fun and Bright
Farewell Kind Coworker
The Day Has Arrived
We Must Part Ways, Colleague and Friend
But Not Forever
Hard to Say Goodbye
So Instead I’ll Just Say Thanks
For the Memories
Your Last Day is Here
Changing Things Forever, My Friend
Luck to You Out There
Our Shared History
Of Successes and Mistakes Too
Made Us Who We Are
An Office Family
Is What We Became, You and I
Farewell, My Dear Friend
Things Just Won’t Be the Same
Without My Work Bestie Around
I’ll Miss You Coworker
As You Close This Chapter
And Move Onto The Next One
Take Warm Memories
Your Last Day With Us
Remember the Wisdom You Shared
Guide and Teacher
Your Next Adventure
Start With an Open, Hopeful Heart
Farewell, My Coworker
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Heartfelt Short Farewell Poems For Colleagues
Hard Work But Also Laughs
The Story of Us, You and Me
Coworkers and Friends
Saying Goodbye Hurts
But Makes the Memories Sweeter
Farewell, My Colleague
The Start of New Things
Means Leaving Old Ones Behind
My Friend, Coworker, Guide
My Work Buddy Leaves
Making Me Laugh Until the End
I Will Miss You, Friend
My Friend Moves Upwards
Goodbyes Are Hard But I’m Proud
Stay In Touch Colleague
Friends Forevermore
Though Now Our Paths Separate
Farewell Kind Coworker
Milestone Moment as
You Leave for Your Next Chapter
Farewell Dear Colleague
You’re on to New Things
But the Memories Remain Here
Farewell Co-worker
Hard To See You Go
But Wishing Well for Your Future
Goodbye My Coworker
The Office Feels Emptier
In Your Absence, Coworker
I Wish You The Best
My Pal, My Friend Leaves
Taking Laughter With You, But
Memories Remain Here
Your Guidance Uplifted
Me Through Hard Times, Made Me Wiser
Thank You, Co-worker
Top Short Adieu Poems For Coworkers
An Era Ends As
You Walk Out That Door One Last Time
Farewell My Colleague
Your Next Mission Starts
Ours Continues Just Without You
Stay In Touch, Coworker
The Years Working Beside
You Flew By, So Many Memories,
Farewell My Co-worker
Your Last Day is Here
I’m Glad I Got To Know You
Farewell, Dear Colleague
Your Kindness Will Stay
Guiding Me Though You Move On
Goodbye Co-worker
Things Won’t Be The Same
Without You But I Know You’ll Soar
Farewell My Colleague
We’ve Had Some Good Times
I Appreciate You, Friend
Best Wishes To You
The Wisdom You’ve Shared
I’ll Take With Me, Teacher, Guide
Farewell, My Mentor
As You Close This Door
Remember More Open For You
Follow Your Dreams Now
An Era Ends As
You Leave Us Behind For New Things
Stay In Touch, My Friend
Your Next Chapter Starts
I’m Sad But Also Happy
For You, Colleague
Hard To Say Goodbye
But Excited For Your New Path
Farewell My Co-worker
The Day Has Come Too Soon
We Must Part Ways Colleague and Friend
But Memories Remain
My Work Bestie Leaves
Making Me Cry But Also Grin
Goodbye My Friend
My Dear Colleague Leaves
With Wisdom And Humor Alike
Farewell, I’ll Miss You
Things Just Won’t Be The Same
Without My Work Buddy Around
Goodbye Dear Friend
As One Chapter Ends
Another Starts, Blank Page To Fill
Farewell, Good Luck Now
This Office We Shared
Won’t Be The Same Minus You
Goodbye My Colleague
Farewell poem for a colleague retiring
Happy you’ll sail into the sunset
You’ve earned it, my friend, teacher, mentor, leader, guide
Making me better
Without you, dear friend
Things just won’t be the same here
One last goodbye is so hard
But I wish you the best
Wrapping Up
Saying farewell allows us to celebrate the people who have touched our lives. While goodbyes can be difficult, they open new chapters filled with promise. Keep these Short Goodbye Poems For Colleagues close as you make major transitions, letting the rhymes and sentiments remind you of bonds that will last beyond the workplace. Though your paths may diverge, the special moments shared will always remain.