21. Shadow Of Life
Walking in the shadow of fear,
drowning endlessly by a single tear,
running alongside self-discovery,
fearing the loss of self-recovery,
Poems about Life Struggles - Page 2
-
Featured Shared Story
This poem makes me dream, dream of a life that one day might come true
-
22. The Music Of The Night
When demons pick at my troubled mind
And the passage to sleep becomes harder to find,
I close my eyes, turn out the light
And listen to the music of the night. -
23. I'm My Own Best Friend
I'm good enough;
I don't care what you say.
I'm proud of what
I accomplished today.Featured Shared StoryWow! I absolutely, 100%, love this! I think this would be a good lesson for everyone to learn. People shouldn't just rely on others to compliment them, and just because somebody thinks...
-
24. An Unpredictable Life
I sit here now in darkness, living on my own,
A life of existence, white walls, my home
With rooms that sometimes resonated with laughter
Saw also tears of much sadness, pain, suffering, and anger. -
25. 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, -
26. It's Hard
It's hard to trust someone who always lied.
It's hard to love someone who made you cry.
It's hard to care when you want to die.
It's hard to believe when you have no pride.Featured Shared StoryThis is LITERALLY the story of my life. Well put!!
-
27. The Maze
Life is like a maze.
You don't know where you'll end up,
But that's the way life is played.
Featured Shared StoryI have been a foster child since I was 3 months. This life is crazy. #loveyourselfnomatterwhat
-
28. You Could Have Given Up
You could have given up,
but you kept on going.
You could have seen obstacles,
but you called them adventures.Featured Shared StoryAnother good one! I enjoyed it very much. And I think most of us can relate; I know I can. Thanks for sharing.
-
29. Carefree
Young, carefree, innocent,
You sing, laugh and dance,
Taking in all Gods' glory
At every single chance. -
30. Still Here
Famous Poem
I been scarred and battered.
My hopes the wind done scattered.
Snow has friz me,
Sun has baked me,Featured Shared StoryThis poem was in a textbook of mine from the sixth grade. As a child, it resonated with me. It inspired me to write poetry. As a child, educated by white folk, I had no idea who Langston...
-
31. The Journey Of Life
I was the sunshine that cradled your day
that tried to push the clouds away
I was the sand that ran between your toes
when you were four years oldFeatured Shared StoryWho would be the voice of this poem God or a Mother?
-
32. Fractured
You look at me and only see the cracks,
Fractured, like a piece of glass.
Some are shallow and straight, -
33. Before The Reaper Comes
before the bullet it bit
before the candle is lit
before the last call
before the curtain falls -
34. The Strength In You
There is
a strength in you
you haven’t even
begun to find.Featured Shared StorySo true in that we really don't know how one will react until one has been there and has done it! Suffering is an important life experience. Great poem, thanks.
-
35. Time
Time
Has always been there.
It was the beginning,
And it's going to be the end. -
36. I Wish I Could Stop The Rain Falling
It was raining the day you told us,
And ever since I feel like it has not stopped pouring down.
I wish I could stop the rain falling,
And hold your head up and not let you drown.Featured Shared StoryMy mother had cancer and just reading this tugs at my heart, and I start crying because I had the same experience as you. Just don't ever give up, things will get better. Just smile.
-
37. I Hope You Find Peace
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 -
38. My Life Has Been A Tightrope
I feel as if I'm teetering
High above a dark, black hole,
And it's taking everything I have
Not to lose control. -
39. You're Not Alone In This
You’re not alone in this; you know that, right?
There are others like you.
Hiding. Running. Wishing
for a desire they keep hidden -
40. I, Too
Famous Poem
I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Funny Life Poems
Famous Inspirational Poems
Inspirational Poems
Life Lesson Poems
Meaningful Poems
Short Poems