Popular Self Poems
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Personal poetry about the way you feel about yourself
Popular poems, listed in order of their popularity this month.
NewBeginnings
Poem Published
7th Feb 2020 00:23am
7th Feb 2020 00:23am
Poetry, To Me
Never failing to destroy
Beautiful things and opportunities,
With these tactics I employ,
I've never fit into communities.
I was always a little eccentric,
A wee bit different from the rest,
Maybe even slightly egocentric;
I could never pass the test.
I'm not a social butterfly,
In fact, I struggle with relationships;
Sometimes I even wonder why...
Why bother with the pain of it?
I just can't seem to keep a friend,
Always failing every expectation;
So...
Beautiful things and opportunities,
With these tactics I employ,
I've never fit into communities.
I was always a little eccentric,
A wee bit different from the rest,
Maybe even slightly egocentric;
I could never pass the test.
I'm not a social butterfly,
In fact, I struggle with relationships;
Sometimes I even wonder why...
Why bother with the pain of it?
I just can't seem to keep a friend,
Always failing every expectation;
So...
#love
#depression
#LifeStruggles
#LifeAsAWriter
#SelfWorth
183 reads
30 Comments
Ahavati
Poem Published
18th Feb 2020 3:34pm
18th Feb 2020 3:34pm
by design
because the poem
summoned me—
dictated my being
through (syn)tactical meaning;
what I mean is—
I am here, stationed
for poetry
I am not a socialite
or the next internet notch
on a headboard, belt
tattooed chest—
I am not a counselor
advice columnist
gossip-monger
politician, nor expert
in anything—
not even the poem
because it's in control—
not me, and can make you believe
you're the only poet worthy;
it can desert you, royally ...
summoned me—
dictated my being
through (syn)tactical meaning;
what I mean is—
I am here, stationed
for poetry
I am not a socialite
or the next internet notch
on a headboard, belt
tattooed chest—
I am not a counselor
advice columnist
gossip-monger
politician, nor expert
in anything—
not even the poem
because it's in control—
not me, and can make you believe
you're the only poet worthy;
it can desert you, royally ...
#spiritual
#LifeAsAWriter
#WritingPoetry #metaphor
#WritingPoetry #metaphor
119 reads
24 Comments
Honoria
Poem Published
2nd Feb 2020 9:35pm
2nd Feb 2020 9:35pm
Collateral Damage
Enough will be enough.
Every minute an eternity in agony.
Sadness, no longer the mainstay.
Fury!
Dreams of vows fulfilled, never more.
An act once acted upon is synonym to a lie. Retraction no longer an option.
Is there a point to baring one’s soul?
Will shattered pieces of pledged love, only unto thee, be reparable?
Drunken slurs of disappointment turn to need.
To not be a duo feels crueler.
Nothing will be enough. Constant injuries birth selfish wantonness.
...
Every minute an eternity in agony.
Sadness, no longer the mainstay.
Fury!
Dreams of vows fulfilled, never more.
An act once acted upon is synonym to a lie. Retraction no longer an option.
Is there a point to baring one’s soul?
Will shattered pieces of pledged love, only unto thee, be reparable?
Drunken slurs of disappointment turn to need.
To not be a duo feels crueler.
Nothing will be enough. Constant injuries birth selfish wantonness.
...
#betrayal
#illness
106 reads
24 Comments
Didi3d
Poem Published
18th Feb 2020 5:47pm
18th Feb 2020 5:47pm
Forgotten fern...
I too loved the sun
and, tired of searching
at the door of the nights
I am now like
the forgotten fern,
preferring safe shade
Hiding from the sun.
And little by little,
my poetry
built me a house
that softens the light
of the lamp and the sun
in my eyes, in my heart
where the grace of a smile
And the curve of a woman
where the quiet sweetness
And all that love received
Given
as the shadow of foliage
Caressing my forehead
I too loved the sun
And tired of...
and, tired of searching
at the door of the nights
I am now like
the forgotten fern,
preferring safe shade
Hiding from the sun.
And little by little,
my poetry
built me a house
that softens the light
of the lamp and the sun
in my eyes, in my heart
where the grace of a smile
And the curve of a woman
where the quiet sweetness
And all that love received
Given
as the shadow of foliage
Caressing my forehead
I too loved the sun
And tired of...
#happiness
#beauty
#admiration #crush
#admiration #crush
71 reads
19 Comments
Sky_dancer
Poem Published
31st Jan 2020 8:01pm
31st Jan 2020 8:01pm
Me Da
My everything
Fought for me
worked for me
sheltered me
cried for me
taught me
inspired me
showed compassion
made me wild
revealed sigils
was magic
and music
played keys
strings
drums
had presence
was soft, kind, gentle
philosophical
thoughtful
charismatic
gregarious
generous with money
to those in need
au courant
well travelled
knowledgeable
powerful
hero
Paedophile
Fought for me
worked for me
sheltered me
cried for me
taught me
inspired me
showed compassion
made me wild
revealed sigils
was magic
and music
played keys
strings
drums
had presence
was soft, kind, gentle
philosophical
thoughtful
charismatic
gregarious
generous with money
to those in need
au courant
well travelled
knowledgeable
powerful
hero
Paedophile
#love
#father
#abuse
#confusion
#daughter
119 reads
25 Comments
Sky_dancer
Poem Published
27th Jan 2020 9:29am
27th Jan 2020 9:29am
Snapped
This violence raps against my ribs, its cage
here pounding for release to break her jaw
a battle in my mind of hate and rage
she, revenant, keeps coming back for more
I want to press my thumbs into her throat
and watch as air begins to thin like wisps
if fortune smiles I may not kill this goat
though, holding atom bombs inside these fists
in fairness I ought not to strike her down
but fairness left a long, long time ago
be grateful I don't roundhouse you, you clown! ...
here pounding for release to break her jaw
a battle in my mind of hate and rage
she, revenant, keeps coming back for more
I want to press my thumbs into her throat
and watch as air begins to thin like wisps
if fortune smiles I may not kill this goat
though, holding atom bombs inside these fists
in fairness I ought not to strike her down
but fairness left a long, long time ago
be grateful I don't roundhouse you, you clown! ...
#anger
#hate
#violence
#war
#frustration
105 reads
18 Comments
LilDragonFly
Poem Published
5th Feb 2020 2:08pm
5th Feb 2020 2:08pm
Feuille
Some cling fragile
high above despair
struggling still
to remain aloft
Few succeeding
not conceding
to a long winter's
frigid digits
Plucking each one
eventually
a silent tug
as I sadly shrug
Why does this
barrenness
peel away all joy
despite the needed pruning
Leaving me once again
here
a last chilly tear
to water my parched soul
high above despair
struggling still
to remain aloft
Few succeeding
not conceding
to a long winter's
frigid digits
Plucking each one
eventually
a silent tug
as I sadly shrug
Why does this
barrenness
peel away all joy
despite the needed pruning
Leaving me once again
here
a last chilly tear
to water my parched soul
#confessional
77 reads
25 Comments
socksscareme
Socks
Socks
Poem Published
6th Feb 2020 4:19pm
6th Feb 2020 4:19pm
Ripple Effect
I was afraid to look in mirrors
I was afraid of who'd be looking back
If I could get my eyes a little clearer
If I could just take this five two attack
I used to think I was losing my mind
I used to think I was misaligned
Now I know it's just perfect
Now I know it's fine to disconnect
It's not an issue of self
It's not an issue of suffering
It's easy enough to be myself
It's easy enough, when we agree
You see, I don't really like to write truth
You see, there's too many words in proof
You see,...
I was afraid of who'd be looking back
If I could get my eyes a little clearer
If I could just take this five two attack
I used to think I was losing my mind
I used to think I was misaligned
Now I know it's just perfect
Now I know it's fine to disconnect
It's not an issue of self
It's not an issue of suffering
It's easy enough to be myself
It's easy enough, when we agree
You see, I don't really like to write truth
You see, there's too many words in proof
You see,...
#identity
#MentalHealth
#acceptance
87 reads
19 Comments
LilDragonFly
Poem Published
2nd Feb 2020 2:08pm
2nd Feb 2020 2:08pm
Tether Ball
Why is it
that I pick the right spot
the best place
for all to see
Who is truly me
tied to the pole
my solitary goal
to be batted around
The center of the stage
self imposed detention
relishing in be a mere
flaunted condiment
Letting others always
be the main course
screaming till I'm horse
pretty little pony girl
Hiding in plain sight
always trying to write
a full proof escape poem
so no one can follow...
that I pick the right spot
the best place
for all to see
Who is truly me
tied to the pole
my solitary goal
to be batted around
The center of the stage
self imposed detention
relishing in be a mere
flaunted condiment
Letting others always
be the main course
screaming till I'm horse
pretty little pony girl
Hiding in plain sight
always trying to write
a full proof escape poem
so no one can follow...
#bipolar
84 reads
20 Comments
Sky_dancer
Poem Published
28th Jan 2020 4:01pm
28th Jan 2020 4:01pm
Recalcitrant
I am madness
passion
disciplined chaos
grandeur
bravado
You may never know
the freedom my
insanity gives me
Comfort zones
are Chernobyl
Calculated risk
Fear keeps you "safe"
;Social norms
Normal
tightly bound
passion
disciplined chaos
grandeur
bravado
You may never know
the freedom my
insanity gives me
Comfort zones
are Chernobyl
Calculated risk
Fear keeps you "safe"
;Social norms
Normal
tightly bound
#anxiety
#strength
#courage
#StreamOfConsciousness
#determination
80 reads
12 Comments
Jade-Pandora
jade tiger
jade tiger
Poem Published
4th Feb 2020 5:15pm
4th Feb 2020 5:15pm
The Dark Side
( a Quatern )
I live life on the dark side of the moon,
You can’t tell if I ever see the sun.
I watch the stars in nurseries as they bloom,
And give them names of planets every one.
I slipped the surly bonds of Earth to find
I live life on the dark side of the moon.
There’s craters to explore as I unwind,
Rare objects while I write my next haiku.
It’s time I had some lunch this afternoon,
I’ve gathered pretty samples for a book.
I live life on the dark side of the moon,
I’ve made a little dugout where I...
I live life on the dark side of the moon,
You can’t tell if I ever see the sun.
I watch the stars in nurseries as they bloom,
And give them names of planets every one.
I slipped the surly bonds of Earth to find
I live life on the dark side of the moon.
There’s craters to explore as I unwind,
Rare objects while I write my next haiku.
It’s time I had some lunch this afternoon,
I’ve gathered pretty samples for a book.
I live life on the dark side of the moon,
I’ve made a little dugout where I...
#universe
#moon
#stars
#night
#astronomy
93 reads
19 Comments
LilDragonFly
Poem Published
26th Jan 2020 8:49pm
26th Jan 2020 8:49pm
Suicide Poem
#confessional
148 reads
23 Comments
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