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Pain Poems | Examples of Pain Poetry

Pain Poems - Examples of all types of pain poetry to share and read. This list of pain poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of pain poetry. This list of works about pain is an excellent resource for examples on how to write pain poems.
Too Late
Far from this place, Where peace escapes, He ran, lost in the race, No one cared for his fate. Death's beckoning touch, Drew him near, His grave, a sanctuary, Where mercy did appear. All he had, a distant memory, A broken story, filled with...Read the rest...
Categories: pain, depression, goodbye, grave, heartbroken,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member A Rambling Guy
It's the beginning of Fall, chilly days and boring days are ahead, he notices how tall are the pines that oversee all; a rambling guy whistles songs: does he have a destination in mind, or he strolls tirelessly to unwind? His shadow...Read the rest...
Categories: pain, addiction, anxiety, depression, loneliness,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Love
Written: April 28, 2024, For Constance la France Contest "One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. The word is love. Sophocles, Greek Poet ...Read the rest...
Categories: analogy, love, pain,
Form: Sonnet
Sequoia
Born to a land unspoiled and free The mighty sequoia was on the ascendancy Ancient elders stood erect and proud Free from threats to pierce a cloud Out of nowhere came a destructive presence Little creatures with a cold, dark...Read the rest...
Categories: pain, change, death, farewell, heartbreak,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Inner Wars
The battle in your chest Would make a strong heart tremble; But I braced against the test: Survival’s not so simple. We marched until the boots Split seams from heavy wear; My mother’s troubled roots Turned gray with every scare. The...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, pain,
Form: Free verse



A Painful Love
A pain I have Yes I do A pain I have just for you A pain thats like no other Causing you to shudder A pain I have Yes I do A pain I have caused by you...Read the rest...
Categories: pain, depression, hurt, loss, mental
Form: Free verse
SCHADENFREUDE -
The convinced sadistic silence manipulative action perpetrated, ...Read the rest...
Categories: pain, abuse, allusion, hate, mental
Form: Prose Poetry
Who Flipped the Script?
You say one thing Then change your mind once More to please yourself Or perhaps to play with yourself Twisting what you say Like pretzels Just twisting words From form from another Makes me Makes...Read the rest...
Categories: pain, anger, emotions, mental health,
Form: Free verse
I Need Strength
Author Dana Redricks April 25, 2024 As I sit here consumed with pain, my heart heavy and my spirit drained, I look to You, Lord Yeshua, for strength, to help me stand and go to...Read the rest...
Categories: pain, change, christian, deep, encouraging,
Form: Free verse
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
Premium Member GOUT
GOUT Miracle Man 4/22/2024 Once, prescribed Med’s Tom had ran without, The ensuing pain caused him to near shout, Driving him insane, Was endless foot pain, Brought on by a painful condition called Gout. ...Read the rest...
Categories: health, pain,
Form: Limerick
Prior to the Afterlife
The ceiling sparkled; I saw the big dipper, then the little one. The painters needed a bigger tip for their creative execution. Without a warning to prepare, a requiem played. The symphony corned all aspects of a...Read the rest...
Categories: anger, farewell, murder, pain,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Shelter
Wash away the fears and anxieties as the rain washes away the dust and dirt. All can become new again, just like that. - Anonymous ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As the trembling thoughts begin to still, A heart silences the whisper...Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, pain, rain,
Form: Rhyme
Drained
My soul is broken to the point of no return I have dealt so many blows to the point where I don't know how much more I can take. I have screamed I have cried I...Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, heartbroken, pain,
Form: Free verse
A Decimate Manner
Mirrors to shatter as soon as she struts past Her eyes can deceive the relief you perceived Choke on your words, lose sight at her arrival Unable to retrieve the beliefs you weaved Immense terror swirls in your uneasy...Read the rest...
Categories: pain, beauty, dark, fate, loneliness,
Form: Sonnet

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