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Sad Poems

Sadness is a natural part of the human experience. Poetry has long been a way for people to express their deepest sorrows and find solace in their pain. Our collection of Sad Poems features works that explore the many facets of this complex emotion.
Whether you’re experiencing heartache, grief, or the weight of painful memories, these poems offer a glimpse into the depths of the human soul. From the heavy heart of loneliness to the broken dreams that haunt us, our poets capture the essence of feeling truly sad.
But amidst the tears and despair, there is also hope. Our collection features poems that speak to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of poetry to heal and uplift even in the darkest times.
Explore poems of Sadness to discover the beauty in sadness and to find comfort in the shared experience of the human condition.

  • a thousand tears i criedover the last few dayswhat was once a dry(gentle) riverbedtransformed into a wild river overnightwith each passing momentand each passing hourwith the clock slowly ticking away…

  • i ran into this early morning sunshine like a kid completely unaware of the time the place i was in for a moment i was transported back to a time…

  • I lie there silently holding on to dear life right in the middle of the hustle and bustle i lie, unnoticed and uncared for aware of the trauma that is…

  • When Friendship or Love Our sympathies move; When Truth, in a glance, should appear, The lips may beguile, With a dimple or smile, But the test of affection’s a Tear…

  • The words that were spoken, they tore at my soul, They pierced my spirit and left a gapping hole. The world could not see what had transpired My heart was…

  • You know exactly how I feel about others You know that I’m reluctant to trust people, Coz I fear them cheat me You know I expect 100% trustworthiness from the…

  • When you look into life, You don’t see what’s inside; For you look with your eyes And not with your heart. If you want to know the truth, Then you…

  • Near to the door he paused to stand as he took his class ring off her hand all who were watching did not speak as a silent tear ran down…

  • This poem was written by an old woman living in a nursing home in England. It was found among her things when she died. -=-=-=-=-=-=- What do you see, nurses?…