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. 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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    • Votes 1382
    • Rating 4.40
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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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  3. 2. Missing You

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

    I lie in bed awake at night,
    Replay what we used to be.
    I can't believe it's over now,
    And you have moved on without me.

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    • Stories 37
    • Shares 457
    • Favorited 32
    • Votes 854
    • Rating 4.32
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    This is heartbreaking because I believe this to be my story. To the one that God made for me, I still am in love with you and never left you. At the same time, I never knew you wanted "us." I...

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  5. 3. 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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    • Stories 26
    • Shares 739
    • Favorited 46
    • Votes 847
    • 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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  6. 4. 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 435
    • 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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  7. 5. 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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    • Stories 15
    • Shares 7583
    • Favorited 118
    • Votes 3197
    • 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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  8. 6. 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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    • Stories 13
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    • Favorited 71
    • Votes 629
    • Rating 4.49
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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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  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 12
    • Shares 3021
    • Favorited 62
    • Votes 1115
    • 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. Tears No More

    • By Jessica Cutts
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2011 with permission of the Author.

    I told you how I felt,
    But you turned the other cheek.
    I was basically rejected.
    I feel so small, so very weak.

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    • Stories 10
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    • Favorited 35
    • Votes 483
    • Rating 4.38
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    I met him this year while I was in the process of leaving an abusive relationship. We met on a dating app and became besties. We told each other everything. Long story short, he lied to me...

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  11. 9. 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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    • Stories 10
    • Shares 584
    • Favorited 49
    • 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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  12. 10. 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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    • Stories 7
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    • Favorited 59
    • Votes 633
    • Rating 4.54
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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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  13. 11. 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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    • Stories 6
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    • Favorited 93
    • Votes 1039
    • 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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  14. 12. 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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    • Stories 6
    • Shares 2558
    • Favorited 58
    • Votes 677
    • Rating 4.46
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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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  15. 13. There Is No More Love

    • By Ellia Keil
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2010 with permission of the Author.

    I remember when there was a spark,
    When we would meet secretly in the park
    Oh, how we kissed
    How much you will be missed

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    • Stories 6
    • Shares 121
    • Favorited 12
    • Votes 240
    • Rating 4.33
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    At first, love is always sweet, and when it becomes sour, our hearts are always divided in pieces like a broken mirror. We all go through this phase, and I'm glad you could pen our feelings...

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  16. 14. 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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    • Stories 4
    • Shares 1206
    • Favorited 49
    • Votes 494
    • 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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  17. 15. Don't Forget Me

    • By Michaela Warren
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2009 with permission of the Author.

    Wait baby, just wait for a second,
    I can't let you go just yet
    I can't give up what we had
    Oh, I just can't forget

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    • Stories 4
    • Shares 205
    • Favorited 20
    • Votes 162
    • Rating 4.28
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    I have a crush on this girl but I don't think she really notices. True we're friends but I wish our relationship could get deeper. Occasionally I see her hanging around with other guys and I...

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  18. 16. 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
    • Shares 1040
    • 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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  19. 17. Betrayer

    • By Névé
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2012 with permission of the Author.

    I can see the pain in your eyes,
    it's right there,
    reminding me of what I've done.
    I am the betrayer,

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    • Stories 3
    • Shares 399
    • Favorited 21
    • Votes 205
    • Rating 4.41
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    This poem really spoke to me. Having been on both sides of the terrible plague that is cheating, this poem opened my eyes to what I have done and how much pain cheating can cause. I can't...

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  20. 18. Baby, I'm Stronger

    • By Ashlei Ernst
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2011 with permission of the Author.

    You came into my life
    During a time I was hurt.
    All you said
    Was that he was a jerk.

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    • Stories 3
    • Shares 159
    • Favorited 32
    • Votes 241
    • Rating 4.20
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    I can relate to your poem. I had a similar experience with a boy I liked in school. It was the first time I felt that intense feeling that comes with love. I was shy to talk to him, and when...

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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
    • Shares 561
    • Favorited 37
    • Votes 143
    • 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. 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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    • Stories 2
    • Shares 271
    • Favorited 15
    • Votes 133
    • Rating 4.53
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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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