Heartbreak Poems by Teens

Heartbreak Poems by Teens

Broken Heart Poems

Time heals all wounds, they say, but heartbreak is a wound deeper than most. Emotions can range from profound sadness to intense anger to utter emptiness in the course of a single day, which is exhausting. Having to face the person you loved at school or elsewhere can be excruciating and draining. Crying yourself to sleep might even become part of your daily routine. Most of the time, it seems impossible to find the strength to just let go and move on. After all, how can you force your heart stop loving someone? Find comfort in the shared experiences of others as you navigate your own journey of healing and moving on.

66 Poems Reflecting on Heartbreak, Cheating, Confusion, Moving On, and Missing You

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  1. 1. Love Me

    • By Bella
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2015 with permission of the Author.

    I know I'm hurt, and you are too
    I know things are tough with me and you
    I know I'm torn apart inside
    I know I can hurt you with my pride

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    Awesome touching lines which expresses the way of missing your loved one

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  3. 2. A One-Sided Love

    • By Kiara W
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2016 with permission of the Author.

    Once upon a time I opened up my heart to you.
    You did what you chose to do.
    You chose to keep my as a best friend.
    Little did you know I was dying to the very end.

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    • Votes 3194
    • Rating 4.49
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    This poem reminded me of how much I fell in love with my friend from the same youth group back in college. We were really close that time that suddenly and unexpectedly my feelings towards...

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  5. 3. Forever

    • By Bri
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2016 with permission of the Author.

    My heart is now in so much pain.
    My tears are falling like pouring rain.

    I can no longer sleep a full night.

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    • Rating 4.54
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    Yes, I was touched by this poem. They say nothing is forever, but I don't believe that! Love can be and is beautiful. The more you love someone, the bigger the hurt if something goes wrong....

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  6. 4. Perfect Guy

    I thought I found the perfect guy,
    one that knew how to treat me right.
    But I forgot to hold on,
    and now he's gone.

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    I’m sorry about what happened. That is so messed up what he did to you. I was in almost the same situation, but what happened to me was that my sister would always try to take away my...

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  7. 5. Sometimes I Feel

    • By Keyeria Sowell
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2013 with permission of the Author.

    Sometimes I feel as if it was bad to fall in love at first sight,
    But other moments it feels like it was just so right.
    Sometimes I feel as if you don't care,
    But other moments it feels like you'll always be there.

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    I feel the same way with this boy. Sometimes I feel like he gives me no attention and then he does something I would've never thought he'd do. He is so complicated. He sends so many mixed...

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  8. 6. Just Let Him Go

    • By Aubrey
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2009 with permission of the Author.

    We had a lot of fun
    When we were together
    I'll never forget
    I'll always remember

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    That's what happened to me. I have fallen in love with a guy, and we dated for almost a month. He told me that he loved me but then broke up with me the next day. I even knew he was moving...

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  9. 7. Smiling But Dying

    • By Joevel De Leon
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2013 with permission of the Author.

    Today as I went home,
    even if I'm with my friends, I feel so alone.
    Thinking of you made me feel so blue,
    for you love her, and I'm in love with you.

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    • Stories 11
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    • Rating 4.46
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    This poem hit so hard that I was in tears by the end of it because it hurts so much. I'm in love with my ex, and we dated 2 and a half years ago when we were really dumb and immature. We...

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  10. 8. Heartbroken

    • By Greg Thung
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2012 with permission of the Author.

    My mind always told me to "leave and advance,"
    But my heart told me that I still have a chance.

    So I listened to my heart and gave it a shot,

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    I dated my boyfriend for 5 years. At some point, I noticed some unusual changes and tried asking him when he will be ready for marriage. I wanted to know if he even has any plans for us. He...

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  11. 9. Confused By Loving You

    I wish we could be,
    But I can hardly breathe.
    How do I face the day
    When my happiness always gets swept away?

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    • Rating 4.53
  12. 10. The Promise

    • By Elende Wharton
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2010 with permission of the Author.

    I love you.
    Those three words didn't mean a thing.
    I thought we were meant to be,
    But I guess it was just a fling.

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    This poem meant a lot to me. This is my first real heartbreak. It really does hurt when a relationship comes to an end. The good thing is that this is a learning experience that can help us...

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  13. 11. A Smile Conceals The Tears Inside

    • By Sarah H.
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2013 with permission of the Author.

    Every day is the same old thing.
    Seeing you with her makes my heart sting.
    The way your eyes look at her with desire,
    I feel as though my whole world is on fire.

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    • Rating 4.42
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    I was in high school when a guy joined our school. I was only attracted at first but loved him later. He made me smile when I forgot to smile. He was my hope and strength. We were friends for...

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  14. 12. Things Change

    • By Sarah McColl
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Time passed,
    Things changed.
    You moved on.
    I went my own way.

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    • Votes 616
    • Rating 4.38
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    OMG. This poem resonates with me. My ex was my best guy friend, and then he broke up with me and straight away he started dating another girl. When she broke his heart by cheating on him, he...

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  15. 13. Hard Times

    • By Richard Shuman
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2011 with permission of the Author.

    You know I can't go on with any regret.
    Our relationship is hard like a game of roulette
    We're off and on so constantly
    And you cheating... come on, honestly.

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    • Votes 846
    • Rating 4.47
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    I truly understand what you guys are saying. I was with an 18 year old. I loved him to death and would still do anything for him. I thought he loved me, but all that he really wanted was my...

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  16. 14. Leave Me Alone

    • By Iain McCormick
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2012 with permission of the Author.

    I see you.
    I want you.
    I need you.
    You are forbidden.

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    • Stories 20
    • Shares 433
    • Favorited 46
    • Votes 475
    • Rating 4.45
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    If I had found this poem on my notes, I would've thought I had written it sometime. The poem exactly explains my current situation. I want him and need him since I have seen him. The smile on...

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  17. 15. Must Admit

    • By Miranda S
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2018 with permission of the Author.

    I must admit,
    My heart was hit.
    You broke it apart,
    Cut through real smart.

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  18. 16. She Waits...

    She loves him, he loves her not.
    He refuses to give her just one shot.
    She's falling apart. He has no clue.
    Things would be easy if only he knew.

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    • Rating 4.00
  19. 17. Faded Love

    • By Dashun Wingfield
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2008 with permission of the Author.

    You were my angel
    From heaven you fell right into my heart
    But now that you're gone, I'm lost without you
    Where do I start?

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    • Stories 4
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    • Favorited 40
    • Votes 906
    • Rating 4.21
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    I, too, had this happen. 42 years ago, Colleen said something. I took it too seriously, felt rejected and over-reacted. Feeling slighted and hurt, I broke us up. She still loved me but...

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  20. 18. Missing Him

    • By Chantel Johnson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Day by day,
    Miles apart,
    I hold him close
    In my heart.

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    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 340
    • Rating 4.46
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    I don't have much of a story but I did want to leave a comment: I really liked this poem. It felt very personal as I turned someone away many years ago. I still love her to this day. I...

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  21. 19. Hopeless

    • By Brooke
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    This isn't the way it was supposed to be.
    Things started out so perfectly.
    We were so happy, our future set in stone.
    Never would I imagine myself alone.

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    • Stories 2
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    • Votes 142
    • Rating 4.56
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    I was being cheated on for 3 years by my boyfriend. I feel so stupid now. My trusting ability has came to an end.

  22. 20. Unloved

    I really feel like there's no use
    loving you through this abuse.
    The pain is just too much for me.
    It's not enough for you to see.

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    • Stories 1
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    • Votes 163
    • Rating 4.58
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    Well, this is a story about coming to a crossroad of my friendship or my feelings. I like my best friend's brother, and apparently he had said he likes me as well, but he is emotionally...

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