Poems about Grief, Loss and Bereavement
#grief
Poetry about loss, bereavement and grief. The terrible pain of losing a loved one, conveyed through poetry. Grief poems also include poetry about trying to overcome feelings of loss.
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#22
I am standing on the threshold.
The threshold to a new hell.
This one's got the blue fire,
From this one there's a way out, yet I remain still.
There is a path I think, leading to a place full of calm exhalations.
But,
I don't like the green,
I don't want the gold.
I think I need the blue.
Maybe black will do.
This place's tried and true,
At least so I've been told.
Just hate being seen.
That's all.
I am standing on the threshold,
The threshold to a new hell.
It is getting kind of cold here, ...
The threshold to a new hell.
This one's got the blue fire,
From this one there's a way out, yet I remain still.
There is a path I think, leading to a place full of calm exhalations.
But,
I don't like the green,
I don't want the gold.
I think I need the blue.
Maybe black will do.
This place's tried and true,
At least so I've been told.
Just hate being seen.
That's all.
I am standing on the threshold,
The threshold to a new hell.
It is getting kind of cold here, ...
#grief
#hell
#apathy
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Under the Clovers
Peek out the Patio,
Pasture of clovers.
Reminiscent of the time I exhausted,
Your panting decelerated.
Obscure thumps ready to cease,
My eyes tinged in agony.
With an embrace, you’re guided through the trefoils,
A reminder of a decade before.
Oh, the torment you were in.
As the cancer expanded across your physique,
My perception was murky.
Vet on standby, wails were muffled,
Tranquilly, you faded…
Now, flourishing where you rest,
Between the meadow of clovers,
Shamrocks of four-leaves.
Pasture of clovers.
Reminiscent of the time I exhausted,
Your panting decelerated.
Obscure thumps ready to cease,
My eyes tinged in agony.
With an embrace, you’re guided through the trefoils,
A reminder of a decade before.
Oh, the torment you were in.
As the cancer expanded across your physique,
My perception was murky.
Vet on standby, wails were muffled,
Tranquilly, you faded…
Now, flourishing where you rest,
Between the meadow of clovers,
Shamrocks of four-leaves.
#grief
#death
#animals #denial
#animals #denial
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What a great loss
The mornings
I imagine his sweet
Face next to mine
Whilst the pita pata
Of his feet moving
Across the room
The smell of the oatmeal
Shine on his coat
His sweet like voice
And the other loss
I'll be forever seeking
His shadow wheñ he leaves
Only he does not know me
In that manner
My actions are subtle and abrupt
We never have the time
To explore what an old age
Might be
I think he's never satisfied
Because I doñt know him enough
I just need some freedom
To get to know him
As we...
I imagine his sweet
Face next to mine
Whilst the pita pata
Of his feet moving
Across the room
The smell of the oatmeal
Shine on his coat
His sweet like voice
And the other loss
I'll be forever seeking
His shadow wheñ he leaves
Only he does not know me
In that manner
My actions are subtle and abrupt
We never have the time
To explore what an old age
Might be
I think he's never satisfied
Because I doñt know him enough
I just need some freedom
To get to know him
As we...
#love
#grief
#friendship
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Waking up in nowhere
Woke to a howling wind this morning
threw on a flannel and my work pants
out the front door up to the coffee shop
cold stings my fingers like a sliver into the quick
sit down at the big table full of grey and despair
talking about a world that passed us by
while we waited for it to bow to us
blame it on the ones we left in charge
then raged that they never wanted change
the dollar store sucks up our money like a vacuum
we attack the folks chasing the dream
Annette comes by refills my cup
i wonder to myself maybe we should do...
threw on a flannel and my work pants
out the front door up to the coffee shop
cold stings my fingers like a sliver into the quick
sit down at the big table full of grey and despair
talking about a world that passed us by
while we waited for it to bow to us
blame it on the ones we left in charge
then raged that they never wanted change
the dollar store sucks up our money like a vacuum
we attack the folks chasing the dream
Annette comes by refills my cup
i wonder to myself maybe we should do...
#depression
#grief
#apathy
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The Fool
I'm allured by thine eyes, and thy beauty/ your voice and skin is soothing like a peacful melody/ Like a heavenly symphony/I'm immersed and embracing everything about this queen/ I'm paralyzed and hypnotized/ looking to slow dance with her and be on cloud nine/ it seems so surreal and I feel like a lucky guy/ until one day I'm internally ruptured and bleeding to death like a human sacrifice/ because it was all a big lie/ nothing pays to be the good guy/for good guys finish last/ me having a happy ever after....yeah dont make me laugh/ you'd expect a guy like me to embrace such a fantasy...
#grief
#heartbroken
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cardigan
mascara stains
on woven sleeves
clenched by anguished fingers
salty drip
from trembling lips
my broken little visitor
on woven sleeves
clenched by anguished fingers
salty drip
from trembling lips
my broken little visitor
#grief
#MentalHealth
#acceptance
#healing
#PersonalGrowth
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What Comes After
It was never the throws of passion
that we shared together that I miss
most about you, it was what came
after...
It wasn't the long walks in the woods
to get lost together that I remember
most about our weekend getaways,
it was what came after...
It wasn't being able to see your face
after too many hours at work that
got me threw the days, it was what
came after...
It was the look in your eyes as we
stared endlessly at each other for
what seemed like an eternity on end
It was the lack of fear...
that we shared together that I miss
most about you, it was what came
after...
It wasn't the long walks in the woods
to get lost together that I remember
most about our weekend getaways,
it was what came after...
It wasn't being able to see your face
after too many hours at work that
got me threw the days, it was what
came after...
It was the look in your eyes as we
stared endlessly at each other for
what seemed like an eternity on end
It was the lack of fear...
#grief
#loneliness
#heartbroken
#FeelingLost
#emptiness
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The Devil Does Care
if you want to be heard, just talk to the devils
they are very good listeners.
talk to men, deafenitely they won't hear
and they won't even listen, not only, but
they will anticipate your thoughts
The devil can give your his heart
open wide his ears to listen to you;
regardless of his wicked schemes,
it's all about giving a scope to expression,
a room to vomit your acid pains and morbid
recurrent sick doubts and expectations.............
We...
they are very good listeners.
talk to men, deafenitely they won't hear
and they won't even listen, not only, but
they will anticipate your thoughts
The devil can give your his heart
open wide his ears to listen to you;
regardless of his wicked schemes,
it's all about giving a scope to expression,
a room to vomit your acid pains and morbid
recurrent sick doubts and expectations.............
We...
#anger
#anxiety
#grief
#dark
#confusion
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I’m Sorry
#sadness
#grief
#dark
#suicide
#DomesticViolence
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My Last Beautiful Day
My Last Beautiful Day
When I held
your weary hand,
on the day
of your last stand,
I heard you whisper
no need to cry,
but bravery
had passed me by,
my true love
my greatest friend,
the music stops
the dance now ends,
I’ve watched you slowly
slip away,
but we will meet
again one day,
now as the tears
drop to my lips,
and as your hand
gives up its grip,
it’s time to go
you cannot stay,
and I know this is
my last,
beautiful day.
When I held
your weary hand,
on the day
of your last stand,
I heard you whisper
no need to cry,
but bravery
had passed me by,
my true love
my greatest friend,
the music stops
the dance now ends,
I’ve watched you slowly
slip away,
but we will meet
again one day,
now as the tears
drop to my lips,
and as your hand
gives up its grip,
it’s time to go
you cannot stay,
and I know this is
my last,
beautiful day.
#grief
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Grief Lives After We Die
As I die
mortals watch the day
crying for eternity
embrace your hand in mine
daylight torn
pity the sadness
no forgiveness
forever be
burning me
mortals watch the day
crying for eternity
embrace your hand in mine
daylight torn
pity the sadness
no forgiveness
forever be
burning me
#regret
#grief
#dark
#death
#denial
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Warriors of a Past Love
Sometimes I wonder,
Will the past forever haunt me?
I won the war.
But there were battles I lost.
Soldiers that died,
& cries that can never go unheard.
I’m now left with scars that can be seen a mile away.
Yet, I still stand victorious.
You betrayed our alliance,
& the punishment for treason is death.
Didn’t you know this would be the outcome?
I would be a fool to think otherwise.
So I won’t back down.
You wanted war?
Then war it shall be.
You wanted death?
So die you shall.
Rest in peace to what...
Will the past forever haunt me?
I won the war.
But there were battles I lost.
Soldiers that died,
& cries that can never go unheard.
I’m now left with scars that can be seen a mile away.
Yet, I still stand victorious.
You betrayed our alliance,
& the punishment for treason is death.
Didn’t you know this would be the outcome?
I would be a fool to think otherwise.
So I won’t back down.
You wanted war?
Then war it shall be.
You wanted death?
So die you shall.
Rest in peace to what...
#grief
#relationships
#breakup
#conflict
#MovingOn
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