sad poetry

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

Injury
One hundred and twenty lashes Upon the chest and back History written in linen Though in memory the whip cracks Thorns cover the scalp
By Emily Dickerson2 years ago in Poets
Hush. Content Warning.
I know I made a mistake of setting a boundary in a friendship that is meant to be free flowing. I'm not allowed to eat without the nutrients
By Miss Riggie2 years ago in Poets
An Ocean Incomplete. Content Warning.
Breathe Inhale Exhale Inhale again Keep breathing until you can’t anymore And even then When your body lays on the floor
By Lee Saint-Evans2 years ago in Poets
Climbing to Nowhere, Searching for You
I am standing at the edge of a mountain, feeling the weight of every peak I’ve ever climbed. But why does the view feel empty?
By Rajesh Dhiman (Rajesh)2 years ago in Poets
S E N S E
Scream. Bellowing with all my might. Energise. Filling the air with fiery intensity from my lungs. Navigate. Sailing endless oceans, void of any land in sight.
By Sun Bee2 years ago in Poets
The Smell Of Forever
I will never forget the sweet smell of the earth on the day we laid you in the ground Or how damp it felt, as it fell away, crumbling between my fingers
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Poets
Simulated Sensuality
As she grins and moans in rehearsed abandon My pupils dilate as I fixate—entranced As my hand reaches down—soft-on-hard flesh-on-flesh
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Poets
Tales of Torment: Pain's Purpose. Content Warning.
The target of these eyes I've been given‐ chosen by my mind, without it even knowing, amiss, in the mess‐ that stems, from the steps,
By JM2 years ago in Poets
When This Water Clears
I swim in this rugged terrain caused by failing pipes in a house once loved. I await a moment of stillness—a silence so deep, where the rush of the water finally dries up and the floor and my feet finally meet.
By A.Angelina2 years ago in Poets
Won't be there tomorrow!
What is there today Won't be there tomorrow! The grievances that are there today Won't be there tomorrow! Being angry, pacifying, Fighting, quarreling, Whatever it is, Do it today! What is there today Won't be there tomorrow! The moments that are in front of us today Won't be there tomorrow! Slowly everything will go away What is there today, Won't be there tomorrow! What is there tomorrow Won't be there in the past And the moments that will come Won't be there tomorrow.....
By Suraj poetry plus 2 years ago in Poets
Dear Mel[atonin]
I did everything you asked of me. I put my other things aside and made sure to make time for you. I even took you up on the set time you suggested.
By Belle2 years ago in Poets
skinny. Content Warning.
i know what he tells my friends, refreshing all the rumors at the mill. i am here for one thing, or three: captivated, infatuated, in a limerence.
By ⸘jason alan‽2 years ago in Poets