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Betrayal Poems | Examples of Betrayal Poetry

Betrayal Poems - Examples of all types of betrayal 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 betrayal.
The Anti -Social
The anti- social one is around and done There is no fun for this one as the pain drains This one is insane and has a wild brain Hear the rain and thunder on the window pane The new...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, america, betrayal, bullying,
Form: Ottava rima



You were a Rose
You were a rose, so full and fair, Your petals soft, your beauty rare. You stood tall, with grace and might, Until the one you loved, plucked you in sight. With every petal that fell to the ground, A piece...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, deep,
Form: Rhyme
Friend To The Knife
If I were a lamb, I would be a favourite of the priest's. I, being so docile and so sweet, Would hold very still when they loop the rope Around my neck. And then I would trot So happily along,...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, corruption, innocence, power,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member it's simple
I don’t know, I don’t care, if you’re going to the party or you won’t be there I don’t give you a thought you’re not on my mind and if I ever think of you I’m not very kind Now that you’re...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, boyfriend, break up,
Form: Rhyme
world war 3
World War 3 When war again breaks out in Europe and the culture that was, is a smokestack  that drifts in foul air Not that art matters, if any survives, they will be busy finding food and shelter the winter will...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, anger, betrayal,
Form: Blank verse



Dining with Death
"Forever" seemed like a long time The taste buds had worn off the desire to eat from the same plate My eyes feasted on other froral ceramic plates not of my cabinet I ate from...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, loss,
Form: Free verse
On my own
You were born too old it was always too late nothing could be done to change your state you needed to hide from life you always had a complain and for you I was too wild and I needed to be tamed... You...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal,
Form: Rhyme
All comes back
Bright sunshine is darkness hidden One moment revel and play Until sun no more sees fun Wither and break in darkness And the next you survive And the next you thrive Beware the sun is back Beware it won't last long ...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, conflict, corruption, destiny,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Choosing A Genuine Leader
Choosing a genuine leader Is a dauntingly difficult task To constitutionally ask Uninformed voters To vote their conscience. Such a practice defies science And natural common sense. That too many followers lack And where criminals hack The convoluted system With a simple leaf Of a fragile...Read the rest...
Categories: america, betrayal, fire, halloween,
Form: Rhyme
DARK BUT TRUTH
We are not here to live forever, but we don't want to go sooner Another birthday, a day closer to death The love for money is the roots of all evil they said But the preacher need it,...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal,
Form: Epic
Premium Member Y I became a poet NOT FOR CONTEST
I believe that at first I had a thirst for word As a child I’d create my own style And make up words to popular songs Especially when I wanted to sing along But did not have the...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, america, angst, anxiety, appreciation,
Form: Free verse
This isn't me
Tickle of rain drop Touch my numb body Whispering slowly Are you really unhappy With today's reality I faintly smile and said It's ok I will cope with it Wind slowly passed Near my ear Laughing wildly...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, 11th grade, arabic, best
Form: Free verse
Swear-to-Goodness
I make you tragic Stir the dormant conscience in your gut Until you're sick with how you hate yourself And ashamed because you should Even as your feet defy the exhortation That if guilt could make you will You would I make...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, betrayal, character, crazy,
Form: Rhyme
Burned Alive
How While I Was burned alive With loving you Could you help but feel The heat from it beside me?...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, betrayal, depression, devotion,
Form: Free verse
O Brutus
O familiar stranger tormenting my mind, Why do you hide behind the veils? Why did you act so apathic when you stood in my presence ? Why do you strike me from behind as a vermin? And cut...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, dark, introspection,
Form: Free verse

Specific Types of Betrayal Poems

Definition | What is Betrayal in Poetry?


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