Breaking Up Poems

Break Up Poems

Poems about Breakups. When two people are intimate with each other, this is the highest level that a relationship can reach. Whether or not the breakup is desirable, one thing is for sure, it will make a monumental difference in the lives of the people involved. Poetry about a breakup is likely to contain intense pain, anger, and sadness. In a close relationship, man and woman become like one. When the relationship is dissolved it may feel like your body is being ripped in half.

Sad Love Poems about Leaving the one you Loved

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We Lost Each Other
- By Sierra
- Published: August 2016
Emotions Of A Breakup

I could ask you to stay,
But there's really nothing left to say.

This breakup has been emotional and long,

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He was so perfect in every way and I love him dearly, but towards the end things became so toxic. We no longer had the passion, respect, and the abundant love we once shared. This poem...

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All Good Things Come To An End
- By Greg Thung
- Published: May 2016
When Your Love Leaves You

All good things come to an end,
Even the gifts that God sends,

Like her, the angel He sent from above

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From the bottom of my soul, I truly feel that we are meant to be. I will love and cherish you. Till death do us part. I'm telling you all this from the bottom of my heart. Right now it...

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Someday You'll Miss Me Like I Missed You
- By Summer
- Published: April 2011
Someday you'll miss me like I missed you.
Someday you'll cry for me like I cried for you.
Someday you'll want me back like I wanted you.
Someday you'll understand why you broke my heart when I didn't.

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This poem reminded me so much of myself. I was a mess when my ex left me but then I cut him off and now he gives me sad eyes like he's so sorry but I don't fall for it, he hurt me too many...

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I'm Still Lovin' You
- By Coramaew
- Published: July 2015
Poem About Holding On To The Past

I sit on my bed every night.
I look for a star to wish on, but not one is in sight.
So I try to sleep, but all I see is you.
I think to myself, is he feeling this too?

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I was like that once. Then I met a wonderful guy who cares to help me when I'm upset, and he really helps. I have waited for the right person, and now I feel like he was in front of my eyes...

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Your Touch
- By Dan
- Published: October 2017
Over the years I've been through so much,
But it all seemed worth it when I first felt your touch.
In the blink of an eye you've gone away.
All that's left are memories of yesterday.

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Thanks so much for this poem. It really express my feelings. I'm trying to heal from a breakup with someone I've been dating for 3 years. The breakup just happened a few weeks ago. I'm so...

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Walking Away
- By Vanessa Brown
- Published: February 2010
I'm tired of dreaming.
I'm through with trying.
Tired of living, yet scared of dying.
Maybe things are good for you,

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I was in a relationship that destroyed my straight A's, and I later found out he was cheating on me, which made sense because he was always apologizing even when he didn't do anything and...

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I Lost It
- By Carrie Berry
- Published: August 2008
You took my fears away
And made them true.
You took my love away
And ripped my heart out, too.

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I fell in love with a man 5 years older, and because of all the opinions and comments, we broke up, but I still love him.
Love Is Rare
- By Martina D Garza
- Published: February 1, 2021
Losing Someone You Love

I remember the good things we used to share,
The happiness we endured, the deep love and care.

The air was as light as a feather;

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I like the poem. I learned as a young adult that I couldn't make anyone do anything, especially love me. And I also figured out it was not in me to be with someone who didn't want to be with...

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The One That Got Away
- By Ciaran P. McGreevy
- Published: October 13, 2020
It Breaks My Heart To Say Goodbye

Every day hurts as much as the last.
If I could turn back time, I'd return to the past.

A past where things were lovely and true.

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He Is Hurting Too
- By Leah Williams
- Published: October 2018
A Guy Also Hurts During A Breakup

He's tired of the pain.
He's tired of every lie.
He's tired of the countless nights
When all he does is cry.

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This poem makes an important point. Often we think in a breakup there's only one hurt heart, but in reality, both people could be hurting. But that might mean they should not have ended it.

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