sad poetry

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

Confinement Dream. AI-Generated.
I dream, and seek for it some answer from the world. I lie and rest my head on the beloved’s lap; I see myself rising like a falcon to the air;
By M. Shoaib2 years ago in Poets
Untying The Knot
Once upon a time, our knot was tight And as solid as an anchor. I always brought you light; you Always calmed my sea. Back when things made sense.
By Calista Marchand-Nazzaro2 years ago in Poets
unspoken
i saw you this weekend, friday night; you were smiling—happy—eyes bright, i need you to know, i lied, when you asked how i was,
By M.J. Carlock2 years ago in Poets
Watercolor
Sky—flaunts perfect pastels of blue bliss Yellow—blesses the day with smiles Green, is non-refundable... Gray ruined this canvas...
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Poets
residue
maybe i was expecting too much, thinking i had nothing to lose, what a pitiful excuse, in truth, i lost too much, pouring myself out,
By M.J. Carlock2 years ago in Poets
Bleeding Hearts (Her). Content Warning.
All trust in my protector misplaced Smile plastered on his anguished face As he rips my life apart Searing pain grips my heart
By Morgan Rhianna Bland2 years ago in Poets
Ode to a Dramatic Crab
Holding on to what we could have been, Pretending it might go our way, Does us no good in the end. Still hoping that you'll stay.
By Hailey Marchand-Nazzaro2 years ago in Poets
Battle of the heart
Ever since love left my heart I’ve been Constantly at war with myself Don’t let romantic hope die Just give love endless tries
By Kenneth cruz2 years ago in Poets
Bleeding Hearts (Him). Content Warning.
My dove wished to leave her gilded cage Tender love became jealous rage My heart bleeds out like red stains On my hand and the knife
By Morgan Rhianna Bland2 years ago in Poets
Enough
It is always the same thing with you, "Apologies, apologies..." Making up some dumb excuse, "I love you, I love you..." They're just empty words,
By M.J. Carlock2 years ago in Poets
Nightmare
A nightmare grew in shadows deep, haunting scenes with fears that creep. Dark corridors whisper of dread, echoes chase where dreams have fled. Monsters lurk in silent night, eyes piercing, void of light. Heart pounds fast, trying to flee, trapped in ghostly spree.
By Pallabi Saikia2 years ago in Poets
Fragments our past
Fragments scattered like a broken glass All remnants of our distraught past Relief comes and goes to fast Each moment haunting me
By Kenneth cruz2 years ago in Poets