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.

67 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. 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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    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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  5. 3. 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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    I was being cheated on for 3 years by my boyfriend. I feel so stupid now. My trusting ability has came to an end.

  6. 4. Never Did I Ever

    • By Hope Johnson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2012 with permission of the Author.

    Never did I ever,
    Think I would fall;
    As hard as I did, if not at all.
    Never did I ever,

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    Oh my God, that was beautiful! I'm around your age too and just like you I write words in rhymes to vent out how I feel. And I can honestly say that's one of the best poems I've read in a...

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  7. 5. 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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  8. 6. 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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    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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  9. 7. 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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  10. 8. Dust To Dust

    • By Erica
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2018 with permission of the Author.

    If your heart was a diamond, perfect and clear,
    glittering gleaming like a broken heart's tear,
    if lust was coal, dusty and black,
    would it make you realize you want to come back?

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    I really liked the metaphors and symbolism woven into this poem, as well as the artful rhyming and flow of the words. Lovely poem to read! I found it to be energetic, almost youthful, but...

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  11. 9. Soundly In Your Bed

    • By Taeha N. Ryder
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2020 with permission of the Author.

    I am lying awake in my nice, warm bed.
    I am not sleeping because you are stuck in my head.
    I try to forget that you were ever here,
    But you made a huge impact in that one short year.

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    Wonderful poetry Taeha, your despair shows through every word you've shared. I hope one day your friend shows up, with a big, warm, consoling hug.

  12. 10. 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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    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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  13. 11. In The Longing For A Dream

    • By Erica
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2017 with permission of the Author.

    It's four o' clock in Finland,
    And I know that you're asleep.
    I know that you are dreaming, and
    If you're not, you're counting sheep.

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  14. 12. Standing Strong

    • By Sami Chester
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2017 with permission of the Author.

    You think that I don't miss you
    And you think that I don't care.
    I'm tired of all this.
    Time to open up and share.

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    I'm going through something like this right now. "My friend" is not really a friend. She treats me like I do not belong, and I do not like the way she treats me. She went behind my back and...

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  15. 13. The Reason Why

    • By Erica
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2017 with permission of the Author.

    The first snow of the year falls around me.
    I stare out my window. It never fails to astound me

    How each flake is different. None are the same.

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    You're welcome. It's really sad when someone dear becomes a stranger in two minutes. It's a nice poem that was greatly expressed.

  16. 14. 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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  17. 15. My One-Sided Love

    My love to her is a roaring fire.
    She's all I ever did or will desire.
    Without her I am no more,
    'Cause she's all I live for.

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    In my experience, a boy with the courage to put it all out there for all to see is not only rare, it's inspiring! I am so proud that the author took this step. He has set an amazing example....

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  18. 16. Since You Left

    • By Hope Khamluanglat
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2018 with permission of the Author.

    I feel so empty; all colors are dull.
    I can barely breathe on my own.
    The light is gone and dark is back.
    Cover me in endless black,

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    I enjoyed the poem "Since You Left." The poet spoke her heart out.

  19. 17. 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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    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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  20. 18. 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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  21. 19. 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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    • Votes 1115
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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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  22. 20. 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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    • Votes 340
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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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