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Hurt Poems | Examples of Hurt Poetry

Hurt Poems - Examples of all types of hurt 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 hurt.
Old sir Herman
Glancing at him from the window's glass, It felt as though the railway had taken away his joy. Sometimes his hard stares or into nothingness. Being nouveau to the town; from my madam I heard his tale, He was...Read More
Categories: 11th grade, depression, hurt,
Form: Prose Poetry



Old sir Herman
Glancing at him from the window's glass, It felt as though the railway had taken away his joy. Sometimes his hard stares or into nothingness. Being nouveau to the town; from my madam I heard his tale, He was...Read More
Categories: 11th grade, depression, hurt,
Form: Prose Poetry
Premium Member Holding onto Memories
I’m in love with the thought of you against my chest, holding my heart. Hands caressing you, in a deep kiss. I’m in love with you tonight, holding you till morning to love you all again. I’m...Read More
Categories: hurt, break up, feelings, heartbroken,
Form: Free verse
I remember
I still remember The girl you flirted with When we went on a break And weren’t seeing other people. Your friend told me You were out on dates With your ex Baby momma. (She took your profile pic I used to stare at forever.) He...Read More
Categories: hurt, break up, emotions, feelings,
Form: Free verse
If he wanted to
If he wanted to, He would. At least That’s what everyone says. You spend your time Defending someone Who never tries And is never there. You’re on your knees, Begging And pleading That he visit your house (It’s what your parents want.) There’s hope that he will, But...Read More
Categories: hurt, break up, emotions, feelings,
Form: Free verse



snooze and lose
In court, the accused is produced and charged with abuse, no evidence is adduced, the sentence is reduced, he is not amused to pay his dues his name is in the news, the public giving views they have no clues defense counsel does not...Read More
Categories: hurt, abuse, betrayal, for her,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member titled
(This time I've quoted my own poem titles. Everything in quotes is a title.) "Dear reader," again, this monolog persists. We're no longer "sparring" with figurative fists. "The blood of an Englishman" is my last token, "cursive curtsies" for...Read More
Categories: betrayal, goodbye, hurt, lost
Form: Rhyme
I Have Known Pain
I have known pain. How to hide it as I live with it Stuffed down The muffled sound Of objections to be silenced It's latent trait subject to violence I wait for grey skies And hope that it will rain So that my...Read More
Categories: cry, emotions, hurt, lonely,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member End the Haunting
Why does your memory haunt me like a ghost I see you when I wake up I see you around the park Back in the backwoods with your pretty little smile You taunt me, teasing my heart, pulling...Read More
Categories: emotions, feelings, heartbroken, hurt,
Form: Free verse
Culpable
Written for Ink Empress' 'Unwritten Absence' Poetry Contest. Your unwritten absence unravelled much Disrobing piteously your impure intent Starkly exposing a ravaged soul as such Cocooned in dark yarns of deceit, I lay spent In golden gilded cage...Read More
Categories: anger, emotions, hurt, judgement,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Wound
Woe am I to whom your words have torn bits Out from my heart only to smooth, console Until I have again untangled wits. Needful, I beg you patch this jagged hole Drilled into my heart by your darkened...Read More
Categories: hurt, angst, dark, heart, heartbreak,
Form: Acrostic
Not my choice Pt 2
He met me At my weakest point, The first boy To give me attention. Maybe that’s why I fell for him. Not for his charms, His looks, or his laugh, But the fact that he looked at me Like I made the...Read More
Categories: hurt, anger, betrayal, break up,
Form: Free verse
Not my choice Pt 1
First times are meant To be special Or so I wish. With a lack Of experience And a timid Demeanor, I never learned How to say no To a person That I liked. When I look Back on it now, I think to myself, How...Read More
Categories: hurt, anger, betrayal, break up,
Form: Free verse
In Silent Shadows
IN SILENT SHADOWS:: Increasing in intensity nightmares, screams because the instigator never letting go, entrapping the victim never stopping with the threats, striking hurting them with abusive mannerisms defending themselves as an over taker who now threatens my safety and security. Pain and torment over many years, living like this...Read More
Categories: 12th grade, conflict, hurt,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member What Was I Thinking
Many trolls have returned to sour the soup ~ until it's poisoned rotten!...Read More
Categories: anti bullying, hurt,
Form: Monoku

Specific Types of Hurt Poems

Definition | What is Hurt in Poetry?