heartbreak

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

Eclipse
Even in this new life, the past clings to me. Your likeness follows in strangers' faces, passed on sidewalks increasingly casting shadows on otherwise
By Kay Husnick3 years ago in Poets
Gone
Everything we were is gone forever, I lie Curled up blank as paper on my bed Longing to never see you again. I remember when I believed you were
By TheSpinstress 3 years ago in Poets
A King's Coxcomb
Eyeless fools could see the happenings here. How the King has not seen the egg-white Coxcomb on his own head, a figure of his decline following his
By Belle3 years ago in Poets
Would You Like to Share Your Fear?. Content Warning.
Talk to me about your fears I asked the man I wed. I don't have any, he says to me Without any expression on his face. Then days pass,
By Manisha Dhalani3 years ago in Poets
Lovers like Baby Teeth
I lose lovers like baby teeth, but you are a wisdom tooth even time won't heal. Our memories are worth their weight in gold to me,
By Susan Eileen 3 years ago in Poets
Whispers of Resilience
In the quiet hush of dawn's embrace, Where shadows dance and dreams give chase, I wander through the realms unseen, Where past and present blend between.
By sundareswari ramamoorthy3 years ago in Poets
I miss you
Hello Where'd you go Can you see me Am I in your dream Are you with me Hello Where'd you go I can see you're not here
By CotardDelusionz3 years ago in Poets
Hidden From Sight
He hides his pain behind a beaming smile, The ache in his chest goes unacknowledged, completely hidden, The daylight hours stifle his mood,
By Colleen Millsteed 3 years ago in Poets
The Show
Welcome to where I write Welcome to what sometimes keeps me up And at others helps me sleep at night Welcome to where people gawk
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
A Few Words About War
If we knew what God was made of we would be ashamed to be a part of the divine Can I give you what the Earth gives you? Who am I to take away what you’ve been given?
By Unleash Ambition3 years ago in Poets
Seduced by Your Light
Existing in the darkness already, but Corrupted by my desire for you, and Lulled (or perhaps lured?) by your light, I was drawn to you like a mate to an anglerfish, a listless
By F Cade Swanson3 years ago in Poets
An apology I letter I wish I could send to my ex
I hope this letter finds you well. I'm writing to express my deepest apologies for the pain and betrayal I've caused you. I've spent countless hours reflecting on my actions, and I realize now the immense hurt I've inflicted upon you.
By Suzan Chauke3 years ago in Poets