sad poetry

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

Withered
A plant that’s not been watered, cannot grow, Its leaves begin to wither, its stems slow, It began so full of hope, Gaining knowledge from the rain, soil, and sun
By Sushi Simabout a year ago in Poets
The Puzzle Forever Incomplete
My heart was made of many pieces. I don’t know how or why, but one quietly slipped away. People would say, “It’s just a dog, don’t be ridiculous…”
By Arman Manukyanabout a year ago in Poets
Second Place
I Did Everything What Are They Going To Think It Wasn’t Enough
By Adelyn Asburyabout a year ago in Poets
The Luckiest Cat
The Luckiest Cat Found her at a car boot sale wedged between lamps and ladles eyes like green-lit go and something in me said,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Why
I have never believed war to be good, I have never believed violence to be the answer. I have never been able to truly shine
By Slgtlyscatt3redabout a year ago in Poets
Without A Trace
Like a rainbow in the sky It will vanish in time Just walk away like it was any other day Take nothing with you but the smile on your face
By Susan Paytonabout a year ago in Poets
The Calming Of The Sea
I speak the most, internally, when furious or downcast I mumble and murmur savagely, resentments, underneath my breath Declarations of power or demise, running like desperate want ads
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago in Poets
"The Smoothie Stayed"
Sometimes, I'm still in the hospice bed of my mother, My hand encircled hers. as if I could hold her back. I played with her hair, sluggish from illness, and attempted to recall what her previous scent was.
By AlaTrendabout a year ago in Poets
Little Wings
Tiny feet and softer cries, Golden down and beaming eyes, You came like sunshine in my hand, A fleeting joy I didn’t plan.
By verse voyagerabout a year ago in Poets
The Bleeding Page
The Bleeding Page I do not ask for kindness here this isn’t stitched in velvet thread each line I write has learned to bite
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Older
As sad as it is to say I’m not the man I once was yesterday That ship has long sailed Into forevermore Where there exists no sun.
By Philip OYOKabout a year ago in Poets
When your body fails you
Nothing is worse than your body betraying you, When your heart wants to run But your bones refuse When the fire in your stomach begs you to move mountains
By Illusiveabout a year ago in Poets