sad poetry

The cathartic nature of poetry makes it one of the best outlets to channel feelings of sadness, emotional turmoil, grief and despair.

I Wish I Knew You Better. Top Story - June 2024.
.I wish I knew you better My own uncle My mother's flesh and blood And mine, too, I suppose But you've always been far Far from sight, far from reach,
By Manisha Dhalani2 years ago in Poets
BEACON OF STRENGTH
In the stillness of the night, your courage shines so bright, A beacon of strength, a warrior in the fight. Though the days may feel long and the road ahead is tough,
By Lubayi Louis Arkangelo2 years ago in Poets
Not Like You
You made yourself the hero and the villain. You tried saving me from my fate, but causing harm in the process. That harm has only grown along with me,
By Angel Adagio2 years ago in Poets
Unjust Justice
It’s messed up that we live in a nation so flawed, where defending yourself becomes a crime outlawed. Arrested, condemned for fighting the pain, for striking back against life’s cruel chain.
By C. D. Guzman2 years ago in Poets
if I...
If there has been misunderstanding here Is there a way to know for sure I did wrong? An abyss of uncertainty drains like a sickness
By Savannah K. Wilson2 years ago in Poets
Elegies of Love: Honoring Mothers Lost to Cancer
I watched her go to sleep as the room became silent and the shadows crept in. The sound of the ticking clock marked the agonizing passage of time as day gave way to never-ending darkness.
By Jason “Jay” Benskin2 years ago in Poets
tortured + haunted
"Really reflecting, I have been nothing but pain to you and heartache. And we both keep going around in this endless circle. I have been such a prick. I really have… I get caught up in all of it and I don’t really think about everything. You have been through so much because of me… and I didn’t even know and I am truly sorry.
By M.B. Arthur2 years ago in Poets
Time Travel Woes
In a world where the impossible is made real, Where the mysteries of time are open to all, There was a traveler, a man of means,
By PoliSpeakHub2 years ago in Poets
Block'
A solid mass, of wood or stone A obstacle sturdy, that stands alone It blocks our path, with a steadfast face A challenge to overcome, a test of our pace
By Abbas2 years ago in Poets
My cats
I feel bad for my cats You know how cats get depressed easily When something leaves When something changes It must make my cats depressed
By Helen Alarcon2 years ago in Poets
Hear Me Now. Content Warning.
We're all damaged, we're still trying to repair what was broken We've all fallen in our own way; you weren't the only one at fault, but you were the one who was supposed to protect us
By Mercedes Chavez2 years ago in Poets
Somewhere in my poetry
Somewhere in my poetry I can see my demeanor change I am no longer young and innocent It has been stripped from me like bark on old trees
By Helen Alarcon2 years ago in Poets