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Divorce Poems | Examples of Divorce Poetry

Divorce Poems - Examples of all types of divorce poetry to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous poem examples for divorce.
Premium Member Puzzling Relationship
Puzzling Relationship Our edges seem so similar Meant to fit, snuggly together The tongue of your dry humor Locks into the Grove of my clever wit Forming attachments in every aspect of our lives An image appears of our...Read the rest...
Categories: change, divorce, extended metaphor,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member neither wanted to give up the costume
They fell in love at a Star Wars Convention When the marriage fell apart, I thought they would stop dressing like 3-CPO Neither wanted to give up the costume To this extent They both attended their divorce party Where they celebrated...Read the rest...
Categories: divorce,
Form: Prose Poetry
Premium Member House of Cards
You say you need a strong foundation, my friend? On a god or guru, you cannot depend. It is empty and false, and I beg your pard, But, it will all fall down just like...Read the rest...
Categories: depression, divorce, friend, home,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member I Tried And I Cried
I tried, I tried To stop loving you I cried, I cried For being too crazy about you. You never loved me You take me for granted You thought I was demented You never cared for me Yet, my love for you Was unconditional And...Read the rest...
Categories: care, crush, divorce, fantasy,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Thin Dime Blues
“Thin Dime Blues”. Warmth...Read the rest...
Categories: depression, divorce, fate, heartbreak,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Marriage Disparaged
Got married settled down Bought a house heart o’ town Three kids later left my job Wife lost faith ...Read the rest...
Categories: divorce, future, happiness, marriage,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Virginity's Mortal Sin
The Mortal Sin We broke your hymen the big time Mortal sin. Bonnie and Clyde again pistol whip a devil grin Maria and Tony within Romeo and Juliet end....Read the rest...
Categories: divorce, romantic,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Missin kissin I'm No Spring Chicken I'm All Out Of Luck
Whoever invented the Kiss I'd like to shake their hand But I won't Because I'm shortsighted and always miss It wouldn't be such a problem If I had Mick Jaggers's lips But the boss My Mrs doesn't like it And slaps me...Read the rest...
Categories: divorce, farewell, kiss,
Form: Free verse
THE CHEMISTRY WE SHARED
Unlike an apple falling from a tree We were floating aloft, hearts very free The force we shared was magnetic Drawing us closer like molecules in a compound We defied the laws of motion Embarking on a whirlwind of innovation. Even...Read the rest...
Categories: divorce, 11th grade, blessing, desire,
Form: Free verse
Unlikely Mike, for Michael Jackson
Unlikely Mike by Michael R. Burch I married someone else’s fantasy; she admired me despite my mutilations. I loved her for her heart’s sake, and for mine. I hid my face and changed its connotations. And in the dark I danced—slight,...Read the rest...
Categories: blue, divorce, dream, heart,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Logic at its Finest
A pony grows into a horse Some marry to get divorced A cute piglet grows into a sow Some get married anyhow ...Read the rest...
Categories: animal, divorce, horse, marriage,
Form: Couplet
Adieu
Her billowing dress beckons me Her bouncing curls wave to me. Her retreating footsteps fading away Her diminishing frame bidding me adieu. I realise my mistake - too late. I never valued her love- bad fate....Read the rest...
Categories: absence, appreciation, divorce, women,
Form: Rhyme
EARLY LIFE
Shut behind the door,believing in kinship Forenoon the scars on mother paraylzed me Every knife calling out as a saviour The smiles seem a distant dream Goblins dreams turned into a hell fire Each passing day brought a despondent Childhood poems...Read the rest...
Categories: divorce, abuse, birth, child abuse,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Don't Shoot the Messenger
Pardon me I have a message You may think that it's a joke But the bank has sent this letter To inform you that you're broke I can tell by your expression None of this is very funny But your wife...Read the rest...
Categories: divorce,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member How I Wish Today Was Just A Bad Dream
Oh how I wish with my yearning nostalgic heart That I could wake up to find Today had just been a nightmare of a dream And it was still the wonderful 1980s When I was still young carefree and...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, age, change, divorce,
Form: Free verse

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