sad poetry

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

How Can That Be?
Oh no! It’s inevitable. How can that be? “Well, honey, see you cannot stop it. It will happen sooner or later.” Said she.
By Briana Booker9 years ago in Poets
Rachel
A child's rhyme, a child's dreams A child's eyes, a child's screams... Have you ever seen a child so weak from pain? So weak that minute movement is gain?
By Sonya Schnare9 years ago in Poets
Emotions
We are here to make you smile. turn that from upside down. Next we'll show the joys of life. Hold on tight, it's a wild ride.
By Fallen Starlight9 years ago in Poets
Letting Go
I’m always angry and I’m sad and filled with hate, Somebody asks me are you ok? I say yeah, I put on a smile But all I want is for you to look into my eyes and
By S. P.9 years ago in Poets
Tears Tonight
It's like the last time I saw you in the flesh That end of July Is burned deep in my mind. From the way you wore your hair
By Ashley Derrington9 years ago in Poets
A Peter Pan Fairy Tale
You look in the mirror and you see an overweight mess, begging for help. It screams and shouts hoping you will finally see the beast inside.
By David Moore9 years ago in Poets
Goodbye
I truly wanted to write this piece, To show how much I struggle to breathe, When this word is spoken to me. It is not a word, I frequently use,
By Connor kinsley9 years ago in Poets
Scar On My Heart
until the day I die I’ll remain broken do you feel these tears I cry I’d stay up late thinking why? water in your eyes you’d stare
By b. h.9 years ago in Poets
The Bruise
In between the hues of purple, yellow, and brown, and in between the shallow breaths I take at the mention of your name, was always your knowing smile.
By Sharlene Alba9 years ago in Poets
Broken Promises
This is a short poem I wrote to my daughter's biological father. I was working out my own emotions about the situation and how to deal with giving her all of the information surrounding his death.
By Pamela Dodd9 years ago in Poets
13 Ways to See the Ocean
IIt may seem calmBut there are secrets insideIILooking into your eyesI feel the whirlpools pushing me downDrowning without a fearSwimming in a sea of tearsIIIWhen the surface is blueThe depths are darkFilled with memoriesThat you usually hide
By Julia Cavalcanti9 years ago in Poets
Opulence
My mind carves rancorous ravines into crooked emotion throughout the days of darkness This forest is desolate Barren Lifeless
By Nicholas Goodman9 years ago in Poets