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41. My Life

I was a little girl when I was adopted by my dad. My biological father was in prison. When I was 9 or 10, my adopted father left us as well. The pain I felt was excruciating. Watching my mom hurt for so long hurt me as well. My mom worked all the time, so I had to step up and take care of things while she was gone. I cleaned the house, cooked, and watched my baby brother so she could make enough money for us to live on while still finding time to keep my grades up. I felt the LOVE from my "dad" was a LIE!
- By Taylor Beckham
- Published: June 2015 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About Growing Up Too Fast

All of my life
I was living in a lie.
It seems that my childhood
has flown right by.

All of my life
I was living in a lie.
It seems that my childhood
has flown right by.
My daddy walked out,
and I had nowhere to cry.
I had to stay strong
so my spirit wouldn't die.
Now I've grown up too fast
trying to make this life last.
I push to move forward,
but I'm stuck in my past.
Tell me, what's a girl to do?
Forget about it through and through?
That's not something I can do.
What's done is done,
Ain't that the truth?
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42. C'est La Vie

What I feel
- By Miroz
- Published: February 2009 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
C'Est La Vie

If only I knew how's it going to be
If only when I try to fix things, they became better
If only I was certain of how others feel
And if only people believed what I say...

If only I knew how's it going to be
If only when I try to fix things, they became better
If only I was certain of how others feel
And if only people believed what I say...

If I knew how to show what I really felt
If I knew how to make people understand
If I knew how to make them believe
If I knew how to make them happy

If making people happy doesn't leave me sad
If making them understand doesn't make me ignorant
If making them believe doesn't make me a liar
And if letting them know how I feel doesn't leave me numb

Things would've never reached that point
I know I would be in a much happier place
No one would ever blame me for not caring
No one would blame me for not thinking

That's life ....You're never certain
You never know, you're never sure
You're not going to live that dream of yours
And life would never be "trouble free"

You have to live with what you have
You try to fix the broken glass
You try to collect the shattered pieces
You make the best of every day

It's like a train that never stops
Keep going through life without pausing
Just live each day and throw it behind you
Don't look back or you'll break your neck!
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43. I Hope You Find Peace
- By Lorelei
- Published: February 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
I hope you find peace in your battles
I hope you find light within the darkness
I hope you find comfort in your storm
I hope you find your smile within the tears

I hope you find peace in your battles
I hope you find light within the darkness
I hope you find comfort in your storm
I hope you find your smile within the tears
I hope your heart beats lighter
when it starts to feel heavy
I hope you find the kind of love that stays
I hope you find someone who welcomes your broken pieces home.
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44. Crazy Days

This poem is one of my favourite memories. I love it so much and decided to share it, as others all over the world will know what I mean by these crazy days are special forever.
- By Tashajade
- Published: September 2015 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About Making Memories

crazy days are loud and great
funny, happy
a memorable treat

crazy days are loud and great
funny, happy
a memorable treat

crazy days you never forget
filled with laughter
not regret

crazy days are the best
warm and loving
and totally blessed

crazy days are fun and exciting
scary and wild
thunder and lightning

these crazy days you never forget
as these are special memories
locked in our heart
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45. The Ugly And The Beauty In Real Life

This author writes about the hardships and the beauty in life. Life is a gift; cherish it before it is gone.
- By Jose Cruz
- Published: November 2007 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Betrayal
Love
Loyalty
Respect

Betrayal
Love
Loyalty
Respect

These all part of real life.
All part of everyday life.
Part of the life we live.
Part of life that shall never change.

Real life is no game.
Real life is dangerous.
Real life brings pain.
Real life brings fear.

Real life isn't easy.
Real life is the world and the world is real life.
Real life is full of sorrow and hate,
For real life brings joy and happiness.

It also brings betrayal and death.
Real life is precious and won't last forever.
So enjoy real life as long as you can,
Before it's gone and never comes back.
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46. What Are Secrets?

I am a just a teenager who loves writing poems and sharing them with other people. I wrote this poem after I was consumed with grief due to my secrets. This poem came about as a relief for my grief.
- By Rishabh
- Published: April 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem Showing The Effects Of Secrets

Secrets are things we hide,
Things we hide from other people's sight.
They are things we don't want anyone to know,
Whether it be a friend or foe.

Secrets are things we hide,
Things we hide from other people's sight.
They are things we don't want anyone to know,
Whether it be a friend or foe.
Secrets have their own importance,
They have their own risks.
Secrets are like a weight on man's shoulder,
A weight even heavier than a boulder,
Which slows down his pace,
And shows him a new phase,
A new phase of life,
A life full of strife.
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47. Unsure
- By Shawna
- Published: October 10, 2022 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Feeling Lost In Life

So many of us lost in life,
no idea where to go.
Do we follow our heart's desire?
Do we stay, or should we go?

So many of us lost in life,
no idea where to go.
Do we follow our heart's desire?
Do we stay, or should we go?

So many of us lost in life,
not sure where we belong.
Do we work through the struggle,
or should we move along?

So many of us lost in life,
no clue if we will ever change.
Failed attempts are mostly why,
then there are those who crave the pain.

So many of us lost in life,
just trying to get by,
wishing, hoping, wondering, waiting
for the time that we can fly.
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48. Memories

This poem is about all our memories being there for us when we want to remember.
- By Jane Kim
- Published: November 2015 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About An Album Of Memories

Memories in my life fade away
As I replace them with others.
They are forgotten and stored away.
Although the memories are pushed to the side,

Memories in my life fade away
As I replace them with others.
They are forgotten and stored away.
Although the memories are pushed to the side,
They are safe so I may remember them in the future.
Our mind is like a book;
It writes down important things and keeps them between the pages forever.
Maybe our whole album of memories:
Our first steps, first love, first grief, and others
Were meant to be there for us to never forget.
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49. I Wish I Knew Who I Am

Fifteen years, one child, two relationships, and other than with my son, I could not return love. Through drugs, alcohol, and ultimately rock bottom, I realized I did not love myself. This poem was written at ROCK BOTTOM, ground zero, without knowing exactly what was wrong.
- By Vincent Profaci
- Published: October 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
You tell me you love me
I tell you the same
I don't know who I am
It's a shame, it's insane

You tell me you love me
I tell you the same
I don't know who I am
It's a shame, it's insane

I want to love me and you
like I love my own son
Inside I feel dead
and I'm totally numb

I prick my finger
from a rose with a thorn
A reminder that our children
are of the purest form

A mirror reflection of body we are
The more I look, the more that I scar
The more that I scar, the better I feel
In this crazy world that seems oh so unreal

The whole world is my stage
it helps cover my fear
For we are all merely actors
according to Shakespeare

When I speak of the truth it feels like a noose
That's slowly stretching my neck
And then when I lie the noose opens wide
And postpones the decent to my death

I feel so amused or maybe confused
Of the thoughts that run through my head
It's just so unfair with these thoughts I compare
My whole life I just can't stay ahead

Is it me, is it you?
Is it life, is it truth?
Is it destiny or time?
Is it yours, is it mine?

I don't know, but I hope it comes soon
Because it HURTS
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50. The Maze

This is a poem about the paths of life and the many outcomes they can provide. However, it is meant to assure people that struggles are a part of life, as is beauty.
- By Amelia Tracey
- Published: August 2015 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About Making Choices In Life

Life is like a maze.
You don't know where you'll end up,
But that's the way life is played.

Life is like a maze.
You don't know where you'll end up,
But that's the way life is played.

Life is like a maze.
One way you'll be free,
The other you will pay.

One way is right, another wrong.
There is now, and there is gone.
You will feel, you will see
The challenge life is meant to be.
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51. You're Not Alone In This
- By Lauren Bowman
- Published: February 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
You’re not alone in this; you know that, right?
There are others like you.
Hiding. Running. Wishing
for a desire they keep hidden

You’re not alone in this; you know that, right?
There are others like you.
Hiding. Running. Wishing
for a desire they keep hidden
(but terrified of it coming true)
Swaying. Hoping. Begging
for change.
(but terrified of something new)
Hesitant but leaping.
Whole but looking for what they’ve lost.
Wanting the world to see them
but unsure of who they are.

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52. Give Yourself The Gift Of Silence
- By M.B.Victoria
- Published: December 9, 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Take the time you need
to crawl in a space
of silence.

Take the time you need
to crawl in a space
of silence.

You don’t owe anyone
any story, or
any explanation.

You owe it to
yourself to work on
your healing.
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Poems about Life Struggles - Page 3

41. My Life

42. C'est La Vie

What I feel

43. I Hope You Find Peace

44. Crazy Days

This poem is one of my favourite memories. I love it so much and decided to share it, as others all over the world will know what I mean by these crazy days are special forever.

45. The Ugly And The Beauty In Real Life

This author writes about the hardships and the beauty in life. Life is a gift; cherish it before it is gone.

46. What Are Secrets?

I am a just a teenager who loves writing poems and sharing them with other people. I wrote this poem after I was consumed with grief due to my secrets. This poem came about as a relief for my grief.

47. Unsure

48. Memories

This poem is about all our memories being there for us when we want to remember.

49. I Wish I Knew Who I Am

Fifteen years, one child, two relationships, and other than with my son, I could not return love. Through drugs, alcohol, and ultimately rock bottom, I realized I did not love myself. This poem was written at ROCK BOTTOM, ground zero, without knowing exactly what was wrong.

50. The Maze

This is a poem about the paths of life and the many outcomes they can provide. However, it is meant to assure people that struggles are a part of life, as is beauty.

51. You're Not Alone In This

52. Give Yourself The Gift Of Silence