sad poetry
The cathartic nature of poetry makes it one of the best outlets to channel feelings of sadness, emotional turmoil, grief and despair.
inconsequential
inconsequential I sit alone and realize it would make no difference if I stayed or left, if I smiled or cried. there would be no one
julia amodeoPublished 36 minutes ago in PoetsTwo pathways.
I remember, I remember it all too well… The dawns rays piercing through the eastern horizon, The light bursting the shadows veil that ruled over the night.
Jordan ZunigaPublished about 11 hours ago in PoetsAlone
In the corner, alone, afraid, tears in her eyes and hair in her face. Seeing the other girls have fun, watching them in the yard.
Robin Christine HonigsbergPublished about 15 hours ago in PoetsJustified Destruction
“For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.”
Cherylin LesliePublished about 15 hours ago in PoetsTwisted...and/or... Assisted...
In the year 2020, I bought a small black notebook. I decided it was time to take a collective look, at the many pages, letters, poems, stories and more.
christy jordanPublished about 16 hours ago in PoetsChemotherapy
Bite sized jealousy slips in Poison disguised as concern I remember when I really loved you The infection turns fatal And I destroy us
Paisley BirdPublished about 16 hours ago in PoetsTo Don, My Neighbor of Seventeen Years, Whom I Hardly Knew
Two nights ago you died, I hear. You, a man about my age, about my speed A man I only talked to three times.
Beth BillnitzerPublished about 16 hours ago in PoetsMy Home Is Not A Home
I want to cut open my brain just to get at my core, lend me a joint- I’ll send back a whore! Open a can, pull off the tab- roll up your sleeve when you lean in for a stab.
Khatoon HazaraPublished about 17 hours ago in PoetsThe Morning Of
i never thought i'd lose you. heartbreak in the summer, it doesn't just go away this feelings lasts forever. i'd bleed just for you to breathe,
Santuario
Santuario Soft patches of sun connect and spread over her from pale, fresh skies; a quilt of warmth slid to her hand.
I Just Want To Be All Right
Discontent, a come down Abstinent, merely lonesome Resonant? Maybe one day Resolute? If only Oh, I wish upon a little star
Life Sucks
Dear life. I learned to lie today... To lie is to survive, I also try to pray... I have no shame. I feel no pain. I've always been this way...
friend yet monsterPublished about 19 hours ago in Poets