sad poetry
The cathartic nature of poetry makes it one of the best outlets to channel feelings of sadness, emotional turmoil, grief and despair.
Peace exists no more
In shadows deep, where once was light, A world adrift in endless night. Peace, a whisper, now silenced, gone, Lost amid the cries of dawn.
Cilian MurphyPublished 4 days ago in PoetsOptional
If yes and no were the options, I'm the maybe If hot and cold were the choices, I'm warm all the time If it's between me or someone else, it will always never be me.
Angel AdagioPublished 5 days ago in Poets- Top Story - April 2024
Rot
I know the way things rot. Brown and white slime on sugar snap peas, black fuzz on applesauce uncovered and abandoned, the expanding plastic of a milk jug kept in the fridge weeks past the best by date,
Kay HusnickPublished 5 days ago in Poets Tears of Betrayal
In the depths of despair, where shadows linger, Ahmed Faraz's words like whispers, a finger, Tracing the contours of betrayal's cruel art,
Eclipse
Entwined in the eerie twilight Cold coming in as it begins Light’s shadow begins to sink in In it, we stare up in the wonder of midday’s night
Atomic HistorianPublished 5 days ago in PoetsEclipse
Everyone has felt closed off. Covered by a celestial beast. Loneliness darkens their thoughts. Isolated, angry, and weak.
addicted to chaos
I'm so used to it How can I say no to it? I wish I could make a note out of it Write it down and let everyone know I'm a young woman with an addiction
Gladys W. MuturiPublished 5 days ago in PoetsEchoes of a Wounded Earth
Sometimes I ponder what proof will suffice. In moments spent dodging bullets’ deadly whir, Or escaping the foul breath of chemical despair, or clawing
Sonia khanPublished 5 days ago in PoetsWaning light
Eventually, all will fade and wane. Cold snows will thaw and ash remain of flame. Like it or not, joy often ends with pain
Katarzyna PopielPublished 5 days ago in PoetsReflections on Existence and the Cosmos
In the vast emptiness, echoes linger. Particularly in the void. Yet, they're smothered by the cacophony, The visuals, the scents, the flavors.
Sonia khanPublished 5 days ago in PoetsManifestation of women.
Manifestation of women. _____By Aranna Hasan Delwar. In the deep shadows, where darkness reigns, A tortured soul in silent pain.
Aranna Hasan DelwarPublished 5 days ago in Poetsis it worth it?
we don't like other people; that's fine with me. it's the way that we are. *** but is it ever really worth it to blow our