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Stress Poems | Examples of Stress Poetry

Stress Poems - Examples of all types of stress 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 stress.
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: stress, anxiety, confusion, depression, for
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Zen mode
buildup of tension illusionary is but a wave in the ocean surfing the bardo we see there’s nothing to be done save embracing and releasing each impulse play of life so offer...Read the rest...
Categories: peace, stress,
Form: Free verse
I Surrender
I'm resting; I'm tired I'm done; I'm just true with love No words to described....Read the rest...
Categories: absence, depression, emotions, stress,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Has Anyone Seen A Yeti - Yet
Has anyone actually seen a yeti... yet? There are some who say these folks are a bit unsteady Though the truth is a strain Open minds must remain So no matter how outrageous for anything I'm ready ...Read the rest...
Categories: stress,
Form: Limerick
Seven-Colored Flowers
Seven-colored seeds Are flowers reduce stress Life's beauty succeeds....Read the rest...
Categories: stress, beauty, flower, mental health,
Form: Haiku



The wall
I thought I could see it all I thought I could look past the wall But the more I climbed The more I find The wall had become to tall...Read the rest...
Categories: metaphor, stress,
Form: Limerick
IMPORTANT
The only large enough word I could read on the directions was important! "Important!" --just that word :O...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, conflict, confusion, irony, self,
Form: Ninette
Premium Member Moments Ago, A Visit From An Earthquake
On the fifth of April 2024, about 10:23 a.m., we all felt a shake It wasn’t the midnight train; it wasn’t a jack hammer It wasn’t children hopping; it wasn’t the roaring of a tiger It wasn’t a...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, america, anxiety, environment, imagination,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member the immediate
It’s monsoon season here in New Haven, gone, are the banked, fluorescent colors of sunset. This feeling hit me, like a rogue wave. “We have to go out tonight,” I announced, to no one in particular. I think I’d...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, fun, girlfriend, humor, school,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Kind of like a good Hug
An extension of my arm looks her direction To ask: take me by the hand nervously Every moment feels like the first day with you When she takes my hand, I can feel the love branches of...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, age, cute love, heaven,
Form: Blank verse
Safe Enough
The dawn breaks The sun yawns Rays of light fall Upon the dew. It sparkles Trapping the light. It fights to be free. Others join and fall prey. Twinkling like a rare gem. It’s too much to contain. Warmth rises. The dew starts to fade. Why...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, conflict, emotions, heart, light,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Monday Morning Lunatic
I've had enough of songbirds they don't speak for me and the specialist keeps me waiting in a monotone room for waiting and the windows are too fish tank with the fish all looking in wait, I think that's me...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, anxiety, depression, life, mental
Form: Free verse
I'm sorry
I'm sorry I must have said something That hurt you few years ago. I apologize How I jokingly but intentionally Made you doubt you. I should feel sorry If that wasn't your day But I didn't...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, best friend, betrayal, forgiveness,
Form: Free verse
A beautiful feeling
Storms came with their own sounds. Songs came with their own rhythm. Those sounds raced the heart of the lost one, But the rhythms calmed the heart of the lonely one. Not experiencing the task of life, May...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, adventure, anger, death, encouraging,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member FBI FRAUD
As i reported my stalker and identity thief 2002 to the FBI she began climbing into my window for poetry my grandfathers world war 11 medal information this resulted in her arriving with a gunman...Read the rest...
Categories: stress, anxiety, family, hurt, military,
Form: Free verse

Specific Types of Stress Poems

Definition | What is Stress in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs