heartbreak

They can break your heart, but they can't break your soul; poetry about lost love that comforts and uplifts.

Long Weekend
This is for Mackenzie Davis's Grocery List Challenge. Read Mackenzie's original and the challenge here: *** Mackenzie -- I hope I didn't break too many of the rules here. This was difficult to write as it was inspired by real events. I almost hope people don't get this one :(
By Lena Beana3 years ago in Poets
Torturous Longings
I worshipped the ground upon which you trod Lived my every moment in your shadow Drinking only of your light Yet you left me in darkness
By Andrew C McDonald3 years ago in Poets
how to wait
1. Check to see if you replied even though I know you didn’t. 2. Repeat # 1. 3. Look in the mirror 4. Curse the tired eyes in it, always waiting.
By Sara 3 years ago in Poets
Convicted by a Thread of Humanity.
Coy Eyes. Human. So Vile.
By Shane Charbonnet, P.h.D.: HCDI & UXDE (bka; dba) 'Dr. Shane Jaycee.'3 years ago in Poets
Snafu: Haiku - "Convicted by a Thread of Humanity."
Coy Eyes. Human. So Vile.
By Shane Charbonnet, P.h.D.: HCDI & UXDE (bka; dba) 'Dr. Shane Jaycee.'3 years ago in Poets
A Pirate's path to find Love
I don’t miss the overflowing wastebasket brimming with bloody bandaids from finger wounds caused by broken guitar strings.
By Kale Sinclair3 years ago in Poets
Long Time
It took me three years to figure out what being in the friend zone meant.
By Maddy Haywood3 years ago in Poets
Tuesday Morning. Runner-Up in the Snafu Senryu Challenge.
deceit is a kick the other woman's panties the dog's morning shit
By Jen Parkhill “JP”3 years ago in Poets
The Camel
The camel lay dead amongst bracken and salt, Comatose offerings encrusting the dirt. The heat of the sun scorching its' skin,
By Rachael MacDonald3 years ago in Poets
My First One Night Stand . Content Warning.
it began as a one night stand but just as you had planned i fell so deeply into the palm of your hand … then you started coming into my bed without any warnings
By Kiesha’s Diary3 years ago in Poets
The Funeral Director's Mistake
"How's your mom doing?" "Um, this is her funeral." What could he say then?
By Sawyer Kuhl3 years ago in Poets
Geography and a Lesson
Geography class: Why are all their eyes on me? 'It's Niger, people...' He knew. * Thank you for reading! If you liked this, you can add your Insights, Comment, leave a Heart, Tip, Pledge, or Subscribe. I will appreciate any support you have shown for my work.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Poets