sad poetry

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

Friends can break hearts too
Once you were gentle, said you loved me, said I am the kindest person, that you will always be there. Suddenly you became,
By Jess S2 years ago in Poets
Between Heaven and Hell
It was pure heaven being with you It was hell being with you too Then hell having to let go Then heaven without you All I ever wished
By Jess S2 years ago in Poets
Returning to the Classroom
Enter the empty classroom again, remember the pupil you were not too long ago - still young, still hopeful, still dreaming.
By Isla Griswald2 years ago in Poets
When Cupid Missed
Here it is again that emptiness It came before you said goodbye A bird falling from the sky Does it know it will die Did our love exist
By Kenneth cruz2 years ago in Poets
It's rarely black & white. Runner-up in Breakup Nonet Challenge.
~ You'd think a punch to the face would be the end of us, but then came the soft apologies. You cried, kissed my bruises, and made
By Heather Hubler2 years ago in Poets
Afterthought
Deliberate or not, repeated Last minute or little notice… Plans made, afterthought am I, message sent loud and clear! Do you know what I
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Poets
Breath Me Espiritu
I turn from your heart to welcome mine A loss-leaping state dismantle. Save my breath-the truest thing, She who exalts scandal.
By Elizabeth A Leyda2 years ago in Poets
Goldfinch Demise
There he lay on the gravel, sadly, lifeless now dead Papa Goldfinch ** Today I found a dead male goldfinch; I have no idea what caused his death. It might have been a building strike or an attack by a cat or hawk. His mate and fledged babies might miss him or not. I know a female is nesting again. 🥲
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Poets
marriage is a lonely thing
we got into an argument today. you didn’t like the way I was speaking to you, I didn’t like that you failed to understand me for the hundredth time.
By Faye Lock2 years ago in Poets
Silenced
I used to marinate myself in emotion Now I sit here numb It’s not that bad really Just strange Feels like all has drained from my brain
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Clever Disguises
Oh, what happens to one's disguises When love leaves you with surprises Left to hide just how you feel Denying what was real
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Poets
Lesson Learned
Don’t ever put someone else higher than yourself, as you will get burnt. Learned that the hardest way knowing I was never
By Angel Adagio2 years ago in Poets