It was easy to tell when a Poeme unit was going to be retired. After a while, they start getting erratic, developing individual personality quirks and developing a will of their own. It's the result of a human experiencing life and personal growth, but for people who use Poeme units, it is undesirable behavior. Clones that cannot perform as specified are not needed.

That is how a Poeme unit is sitting on your bed now, looking serene and graceful as ever.