Poems about Life Struggles
#LifeStruggles
Poems about life when things get tough, with difficult decisions to make or feeling like life is falling apart. Here you will find a range of life struggles expressed through poetry.
WillowsWhimsies
Poem Published
Today 2:27pm
Today 2:27pm
box cutter in hand
23 of 30
I will no longer participate
...in the grand illusion
not going to walk someone else's definition
...of the right path
it's too monochromatic
their truth doesn't fit me
their idea of normal...
...invalid in my universe
I'm tired of being compartmentalized
boxed in
trying to squeeze myself into their ideals
attempting to shrink my dimensions
struggling to be big enough
unsuccessfully stretching
...attempting to reach their unrealistic shelves
I'm done
time for...
I will no longer participate
...in the grand illusion
not going to walk someone else's definition
...of the right path
it's too monochromatic
their truth doesn't fit me
their idea of normal...
...invalid in my universe
I'm tired of being compartmentalized
boxed in
trying to squeeze myself into their ideals
attempting to shrink my dimensions
struggling to be big enough
unsuccessfully stretching
...attempting to reach their unrealistic shelves
I'm done
time for...
#confessional
#determination
#LifeStruggles #PersonalGrowth
#LifeStruggles #PersonalGrowth
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InDreamz
Poem Published
Yesterday 7:08pm
Yesterday 7:08pm
inner demons
my inner demons incarcerated
in the prison of my mind;
i let them out on a parole
for they seemed tranquliized.
the only rule to follow
that they would roam in solitude
without in the company
of their other inmates-
be just mute
i thought i had tamed them
and a little freedom
was served them as a treat,
but the moment they were released
they ran like wild hogs
stamping and trampling
those...
in the prison of my mind;
i let them out on a parole
for they seemed tranquliized.
the only rule to follow
that they would roam in solitude
without in the company
of their other inmates-
be just mute
i thought i had tamed them
and a little freedom
was served them as a treat,
but the moment they were released
they ran like wild hogs
stamping and trampling
those...
#LifeChangingMoment
#LifeStruggles
#MentalHealth #SelfReflection
#MentalHealth #SelfReflection
50 reads
9 Comments
wallyroo92
Poem Published
Yesterday 5:56am
Yesterday 5:56am
Savage Daughter
There’s nothing like a parent’s pride
When they witness the strength in their children
When in difficult times their resilience comes through
Whether it’s a reflection in their upbringing
Or an observation about their character
And nothing makes a man more happy
Then to see his daughters thrive
Whatever comes their way
I know they will be OK
Because they have their mother’s toughness
Their ancestors’ spirit
And the freedom to be themselves
54 Unique Words
73 Total
When they witness the strength in their children
When in difficult times their resilience comes through
Whether it’s a reflection in their upbringing
Or an observation about their character
And nothing makes a man more happy
Then to see his daughters thrive
Whatever comes their way
I know they will be OK
Because they have their mother’s toughness
Their ancestors’ spirit
And the freedom to be themselves
54 Unique Words
73 Total
#daughter
#family
#inspirational
#LifeCycle
#LifeStruggles
43 reads
2 Comments
WillowsWhimsies
Poem Published
21st Apr 2025 11:07pm
21st Apr 2025 11:07pm
brace for it
21 of 30
words finally recede
like fog rolling across the water
as sun tickles the surface
glimmering flickers of hope
tugging at shallow breaths
teasing...
...more...
I know you've got it in you
come on
breathe deeper
fill those aching lungs
& get up
!!
the pillow lies rumpled & abandoned
sheets cooling
where the shape of me still lies
comfort left behind
it's the start that's the hardest
facing the unknown
...is a daily occurrence
some days... ...
words finally recede
like fog rolling across the water
as sun tickles the surface
glimmering flickers of hope
tugging at shallow breaths
teasing...
...more...
I know you've got it in you
come on
breathe deeper
fill those aching lungs
& get up
!!
the pillow lies rumpled & abandoned
sheets cooling
where the shape of me still lies
comfort left behind
it's the start that's the hardest
facing the unknown
...is a daily occurrence
some days... ...
#anxiety
#confessional
#insomnia
#LifeStruggles
#nightmares
69 reads
2 Comments
nutbuster
D C
D C
Poem Published
21st Apr 2025 1:41pm
21st Apr 2025 1:41pm
The Great Escape Chapter 22, Part 8 of 8
#anxiety
#LifeChangingMoment
#LifeStruggles #passion
#LifeStruggles #passion
14 reads
0 Comments
nutbuster
D C
D C
Poem Published
21st Apr 2025 1:24pm
21st Apr 2025 1:24pm
The Great Escape Chapter 22, Part 7 of 8
#anxiety
#LifeChangingMoment
#LifeStruggles #passion
#LifeStruggles #passion
9 reads
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missjem56
Poem Published
21st Apr 2025 12:33pm
21st Apr 2025 12:33pm
Zoo (Not) Logical
A new addition to the zoo
Currently facing extinction
A wild feral creature
Skittish at times
Wary of humans
The male of this species
Has similar qualities
To that of a chameleon
The female of this species
Can often have a colourful plumage
Yet doesn't often
Share the chameleon qualities
Of her male counterpart
And therefore
Are easier to hunt down
To, perhaps, eventual extinction
There are anomalies
Where, without proper examination
It can be harder to define
Which is which
Which sometimes...
Currently facing extinction
A wild feral creature
Skittish at times
Wary of humans
The male of this species
Has similar qualities
To that of a chameleon
The female of this species
Can often have a colourful plumage
Yet doesn't often
Share the chameleon qualities
Of her male counterpart
And therefore
Are easier to hunt down
To, perhaps, eventual extinction
There are anomalies
Where, without proper examination
It can be harder to define
Which is which
Which sometimes...
#animals
#LifeAsAWriter
#LifeStruggles #philosophical
#LifeStruggles #philosophical
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nutbuster
D C
D C
Poem Published
21st Apr 2025 00:37am
21st Apr 2025 00:37am
The Great Escape Chapter 22, Part 6 of 8
#anxiety
#LifeChangingMoment
#LifeStruggles #passion
#LifeStruggles #passion
11 reads
0 Comments
nutbuster
D C
D C
Poem Published
21st Apr 2025 00:19am
21st Apr 2025 00:19am
The Great Escape Chapter 22, Part 5 of 8
#anxiety
#LifeChangingMoment
#LifeStruggles #passion
#LifeStruggles #passion
9 reads
2 Comments
nutbuster
D C
D C
Poem Published
20th Apr 2025 2:57pm
20th Apr 2025 2:57pm
The Great Escape Chapter 22, Part 4 of 8
#anxiety
#LifeChangingMoment
#LifeStruggles #passion
#LifeStruggles #passion
14 reads
2 Comments
nutbuster
D C
D C
Poem Published
20th Apr 2025 2:44pm
20th Apr 2025 2:44pm
The Great Escape Chapter 22, Part 3 of 8
#anxiety
#LifeChangingMoment
#LifeStruggles #passion
#LifeStruggles #passion
15 reads
2 Comments
nutbuster
D C
D C
Poem Published
19th Apr 2025 3:09am
19th Apr 2025 3:09am
The Great Escape Chapter 22, Part 2 of 8
#anxiety
#LifeChangingMoment
#LifeStruggles #passion
#LifeStruggles #passion
22 reads
2 Comments
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