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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. 
Notice
What can I do for you to notice? Does more of my red blood need to be shed and spread for you to notice? Do I need to throw away more of myself for you to even...Read the rest...
Categories: cry, depression,
Form: Free verse

How did I get this bad?
How did I get this bad? That's all that runs through my mind as a blade comes in contact with my skin. All my happy childhood memories cross my mind as shameful tears pour down my face...Read the rest...
Categories: depression,
Form: Free verse
Smile
Falling out from the pit of his sleep, Robin sits himself up, on the edge of his bed. Dragging his body to the austere bathroom, Facing the mirror, blankness just filling his head. He looks at himself, so tanned...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, depression, health, lonely,
Form: Rhyme
BIZARRE poetrix
Your love, what a strange rite! if I get closer to you ...Read the rest...
Categories: allusion, crazy, depression, longing,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Sweet Nothings And Lies
The devil dances in your eyes Whispering sweet nothings and lies It's only a shame your gaze Can no longer see past the malaise That corrupts your brain And fills you with pain Lips tight and language curt The words cut deep...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, dark, depression, encouraging,
Form: Free verse

a quest to find myself again
The days were brighter then, When without the slightest effort, I’d succeed in making a good impression. Now it seems no one knows me to be “good”, How will they? I’ve hardly provided any proof I used to swim...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, depression, desire, education,
Form: Free verse
insomnia or demons
Even when my eyes sting too much to even peek, I somehow still cannot seem to fall asleep What is this evil force that keeps me wide awake? This monster, no matter how i hard I try is...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, confusion, depression, for
Form: Free verse
things i need to learn - a humble list
Dear God, It is a common belief that learning, true learning does not take place Without mistakes made along the way I’ve made my fair share, And there’s a lot of realisations I’ve come to today I need to...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, depression, for teens,
Form: I do not know?
The day I die
THE DAY I DIE I know there's nothing great about someone dying,but I know the day I die will be the greatest night because that's the night I will finally be free from pain. The...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, death, depression,
Form: Narrative
Inner Dialogue
I'm praying that you make it I'm aware of what you facing, Life can make you feel complacent but to me you're so amazing, More to me than just a name many may not know your fame, But...Read the rest...
Categories: depression, anger, caregiving, change, character,
Form: Rhyme
Craving a Smoke
I’m craving a smoke I’m craving a drag, a poisonous and toxic puff of smog to fill my empty lungs to pass the time to feel the burn in my throat. I fill my body with solitude and meditate in cramped...Read the rest...
Categories: dark, depression, drug, pain,
Form: Free verse
Soothe Is An Abyss
soothe is an abyss I cannot seem to climb down into. when I realize I am comfortable I feel uncomfortable . calamity is all my body knows. this little blue “calming” pill does little but make one somnolent. sleep deprivation...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, depression, mental illness,
Form: Free verse
I am Lost-contaminated
It’s hard for me to differentiate between Truth and lies.. it was hard to come to terms with the facts But right now, the fact is I’m lost I thought I was smarter i thought...Read the rest...
Categories: deep, depression, light, loneliness,
Form: Free verse
Moss
HER FEET IS SMOTHERED BY MOSS, HER ARMS SPROUTING MUSHROOMS, HER LEAFY FINGERS, HER IMPOTENT EYES, HER HAIR HOUSES NESTLINGS, FROZEN BRAIN WITH REBUFFED THOUGHTS, FAINT HEARTED, HER LIPS READ EULOGY OF HER PAST LIFE, HER NOSTRILS BREATHE DRY ICE, HER CHEST HOLDS DRIED...Read the rest...
Categories: depression, wife, women,
Form: Classicism
Premium Member A Lone Man’s Plight
Beneath the churning skies and wrathful sea, A lone man wails into swirling agony. Each crashing wave, a relentless assault, Mirroring the chaos of his inner tumult. Beneath tempestuous heavens, alone he fights, His vessel, both refuge and dungeon,...Read the rest...
Categories: depression, addiction, conflict, dark, death,
Form: Rhyme

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