Breaking Up Poem

Villanelle About A Breakup

This is an example of a Villanelle about a breakup. Lines 1 and 3 of the first stanza are repeated throughout the poem.

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Published by Family Friend Poems April 20, 2021 with permission of the author.

No one told me about this pain.
Everything hurts, even my pride.
It's these emotions I am forced to contain.

Tears have fallen from my eyes like a steady rain.
Nothing can take back those nights I've cried.
No one told me about this pain.

My feelings I cannot even explain.
To you, my heart was open wide.
It's these emotions I am forced to contain.

I'm at the point where I feel nothing but shame
Because I thought you were going to be my guide.
No one told me about this pain.

With you is where I wanted to remain.
Now I have to continue on with a long stride,
It's these emotions I am forced to contain.

Please tell me our relationship was not in vain.
I hope to not regret having tried.
No one told me about this pain.
It's these emotions I am forced to contain.

ABOUT THE POET:

Tynea Lewis is a former elementary teacher who has had a passion for writing ever since she can remember. She was recognized by the International Literacy Association in 2016 and named a 30 Under 30 honoree for her work with literacy through LitPick Student Book Reviews, an online reading and writing program.

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