sad poetry

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

Life Is Easy But When?
Life is easy when you start accepting Life is easy when you stop complaining They may have their reasons but only you know your affliction
By Madhusha Logachandran2 years ago in Poets
The Call of the Golden Goose
He stumbled along, and fell down And screamed, just screamed at the wall. He rose again, after the fall, Unchecked rage, a clarion call
By C. Rommial Butler2 years ago in Poets
Goddess Gold
Life played a dirty trick on me Instilled desire of Beauty queens The kind denied to girls like me With wishful ugly duckling dreams
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Poets
Life's Soft Side
We kill flowers because we think them beautiful, We kill ourselves because we think we are not. In a world that demands perfection,
By PSYGENIUS2 years ago in Poets
It’s Not Your Time Go Back
It’s not your time go back I stood before the gates of gold, A light so pure, a warmth untold. A peace that wrapped my weary soul,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets
Love, Trust, and the Sweetness of Relationships
Love, Trust, and the Sweetness of Relationships Love's way with steps intertwined, Heart strings are mingled, Each minute is speaking a sweet tale, The bond that meets in silent silence.
By ANITA2 years ago in Poets
Depression
As I walk through yet another dark tunnel, Will you be there to hold my hand? Or, Will you stigmatize me, And say, "I told you so?"
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Poets
Not In The Mood
I don't feel the joy today Not in the mood to write an uplifting poem My mind is going through a storm Realizing that I’m the one causing myself harm
By L.I.E2 years ago in Poets
The Wizard
The wizard waved his wand And it was all gone Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Missing You
I miss you I say it through hundreds of miles a dozen times a day, in silent moments on phone calls, in endless messages after hours of nothing.
By Kay Husnick2 years ago in Poets
chronic pain is forever: a haiku
the pain is always my life is ended by pain ocean waves please go
By Josh Clements2 years ago in Poets
He Hides From His Dad
He Hides from His Dad A boy in the dark, a secret held tight, Hiding in shadows, out of the light. The cupboard’s small, but his heart beats fast,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets