sad poetry
The cathartic nature of poetry makes it one of the best outlets to channel feelings of sadness, emotional turmoil, grief and despair.
Distraction - Remembering you
Distant hills loom dark against the sporadic light, Inside cold hell as I seek a place to lie for the night. Silent promises I had whispered to the ones I love.
Waiting on You
don't look at me that way, i can't take it anymore, so many words you never say, and they're banging at the door; right now,
M.J. CarlockPublished 11 months ago in PoetsDistraction
Delving deeper into my own thoughts. Impossible to handle this loss. Sanity slipping further away. Tragedy truly changes the brain.
The Confliction of Dreams
dauntless ideas swirl in my mind, twirling ‘round and ‘round; “catch me,” they whisper... but i know better; for
M.J. CarlockPublished 11 months ago in PoetsNight nuance
Denizens of the post-COVID world It takes loads of balls to inflict Someone’s distraction from anything in life They are already withdrawn
Mescaline BrissetPublished 11 months ago in PoetsTraces
Deny deny deny, hold onto whatever truth you find to be evident, I can’t tell you that it’s going to be okay. Stand by and stay small, and maybe it will be.
Smoothing it Over
Don’t you dare. I swear to God. See what happened? Tell me about it. Run along, now. Are you kidding me? Can you? It’s may you.
Jenna SediPublished 11 months ago in PoetsWannabe Hippie
Distance at times can be a code word for depression Insecurity is the fruit of misplaced misconceptions Social media is a hotbed for social rejection
DiscoveringmatuPublished 11 months ago in PoetsGoodbye
Don’t you cry and please believe, It was best for me to leave. So far we have come together, Through the months and tears and stormy weather.
Alexander McEvoyPublished 11 months ago in PoetsThe Sins of Distraction
Dithering the hours away on mindless minute detail, as Intentions of productivity fall by the wayside, derailed Shame creeps in with every detour and defection
Morgan Rhianna BlandPublished 11 months ago in Poets"Dancing with Distraction
(Dancing with Distraction) is a challenge in vocal plus, we can't publish there because we are not subscribed to that plan, so we are publishing it here. Now you'll make the decision whether it deserves to be there or not through your likes and comments.
Literary fusionPublished 11 months ago in Poetsg h o s t
deleted and dismissed, you've got me isolated once more, distracted, strung out like a junkie trading tricks for one last score.
Heather HublerPublished 11 months ago in Poets