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Depression Poems | Examples of Depression Poetry

Depression Poems - Examples of all types of depression poetry to share and read. This list of depression poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Depression is a medical illness which causes ones to feel hopeless, helpless, and worthless. For those who suffer from discouragement and chronic sadness, writing poems about their severe disorder has helped them to cope and find comfort. Additionally, reading poetry about depression can help ones see that there is optimism for ones with this disease and that they are not alone. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of depression poetry. 
The Void
The void. I can’t see anything. When I was in the world, Everyone could see me, And they stared. Now that I’m in the void? Now that I’m in the void. That echoes calmly to me. In that world? They were friends, they...Read the rest...
Categories: depression,
Form: Free verse

Torture of the Soul
When I asked you, you said yes, I bore my heart, and you said yes, I gave my soul, and you said yes, I built our life, and you said yes. Now you tell me you never wanted...Read the rest...
Categories: anger, depression, heartbroken, lonely,
Form: Free verse
Who cares
Your tepid favour not really warming to the thought. There's no alchemy with which to distil a retort. Comfort is a stretch, lack the agility to contort. Best I seem to manage is a tireless distraught. I'm lonely, saves...Read the rest...
Categories: depression, lonely, sad,
Form: Rhyme
Alone
I've never felt so alone, Life came crashing down around me, Thought I was building with the stone, Turns out it was wet and sandy. I've never felt so alone. Isolated in my own life, Tossed aside by my...Read the rest...
Categories: anger, depression, heartbreak, heartbroken,
Form: Rhyme
Panic Room
Panic Room The mirror started laughing as I talked to my reflection The padded rooms in your head are there for your protection. Mirror mirror on the wall, what personality do you see? The reflection of insecurity was staring...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, conflict, depression, mirror,
Form: Rhyme

Grieve
I grieve for all of what can never ever come to be. I grieve for all the moments and times in which others have left me. I grieve for all the ways I could have lived differently....Read the rest...
Categories: angst, death, depression, grief,
Form: Sijo
Dying is easy
He died once, A long time ago. He sat in his car, On the side of the road. His girlfriend had left him, So he just looked at himself. Crying out his thoughts, In droplets of hell. And he stared at his face, Through...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, death, depression, heartbreak,
Form: Free verse
Safety Ventilation
Sometimes it's hard for me not to be anxious Because when I worry I feel like I exist Stress drained my heart now it's a drought I have to face it, not sure I'll make it out Messed...Read the rest...
Categories: depression, angst, anxiety, confusion, death,
Form: Free verse
Brushing
Circling and scraping. Bristly and comforting. When I brush my teeth. It’s never that bad. But getting out of bed is the hard part. I find myself wishing someone would bring me my toothbrush. I could brush my teeth in my...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, depression,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Voyage of the Soul
In the timeless tumult of time’s tempestuous tide, I find myself adrift, with neither rudder, nor guide. Each crest and trough, a murmured decree of fate, In this ceaseless sea, I strive to navigate. Amidst the ragged rocks and...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, courage, dark, depression,
Form: Rhyme
Empty
It’s cold as I’m waiting. Then it’s numb. Nothing is painful in here. It’s just… As I’m in the waiting room. I’m bored as I stare at smiling magazines. Then at the pamphlets that will never help a person like me. My therapist...Read the rest...
Categories: depression,
Form: Free verse
Smoldering In The Dark
Smoldering In The Dark My muse set fire to my soul With her Irish blood and scorpion sting The darkness had no chance. Skeletons huddled in the closet Bones rattled as it burned to the ground Ashes to ashes, dust to...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, dark, depression, evil,
Form: Free verse
The lost Sailor
Sat upon the mountain, high above the world below, The stars in the sky twinkled with a burning glow. Heart ached with loneliness in the silence of the night, In darkness deep and void of light,sought the spark...Read the rest...
Categories: character, deep, depression, desire,
Form: Rhyme
The Power of Words
Our words carry enormous weight, more than we ever think, when spoken out will leave a mark not just a trace of ink. Words empower people, to some maybe a muse, but a mighty power...Read the rest...
Categories: beauty, change, depression, encouraging,
Form: Rhyme
Loneliness
Loneliness can kill Suicide rate is in rising Help to cope yourself....Read the rest...
Categories: depression, life, mental health,
Form: Haiku

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