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21. Truth Hurts More Than Your Lie

This poem I wrote when I was feeling really sad and when I was really confused.
- By Shianne
- Published: July 2011 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
The truth you tell me hurts more than your lie
Once I learned it, I started to cry
Every time I thought of you
I remembered what I thought was true

The truth you tell me hurts more than your lie
Once I learned it, I started to cry
Every time I thought of you
I remembered what I thought was true
I try to cover it as I mend my heart
It's no use, I'm broken apart
Into a million pieces I've been shattered
Not that you cared, not that it mattered
The truth hurts more than I thought
Reality showing what I forgot
My smile returns to a fake
There's nothing else for you to take
You took my heart when I learned the lie
Inside I'm dying as I try
To mend myself as best as I can
Hoping that this won't happen again
I'll try to leave this behind
As I start to find
Myself looking at you during the day
And try to find something to say
That won't bring back this painful memory
That won't remind me of what couldn't be
As I start to learn it's still true
I still find myself loving you
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22. Love Is Rare

I met someone, and as the years passed me by, I fell in love. As every couple does, we experienced complications, which led him to seek happiness with someone else. The love I've had for him, which I'll always have for him. is the inspiration for this very poem.
- By Martina D Garza
- Published: February 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
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;

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;
I looked at you as you were my forever.

But it all came crashing down,
Then I realized I've been a fool, a clown.

My heart in anguish as your eyes avert my gaze,
All the love fading from your eyes these passing days.

My heart cracked as you pulled away,
Telling me that today was the day.

I know that love is often rare,
But your love is a loss I cannot bear.

So I breathe in the cold, cold air,
Sitting alone in silence on a wooden chair.

The tears I cry each and every day
Seem to fade as my mind wandered astray.

I would never force you to stay,
Even if it meant my world would be gray.

Your happiness is my only hope,
So without you, I must try to cope.
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23. Fishbowl

I wrote this poem on May 8th, after reflecting on the fact that 3 months ago I was in a psych ward after wanting to kill myself. Leading up to that point, I was in a very toxic relationship that got very blown up, fast. I wrote this in hopes that people going through this could relate and not feel alone.
- By Brianna E. Cornman
- Published: December 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Angry Poem About Being In A Toxic Controlling Relationship

I was drowning in the sea.
You took one look then suffocated me.
Bubbles came in through my mouth as I screamed.
They exited my nose when I tried to breathe.

I was drowning in the sea.
You took one look then suffocated me.
Bubbles came in through my mouth as I screamed.
They exited my nose when I tried to breathe.

My mother always warned me about this.
She always pointed out the people I shouldn't miss.
You're the same feeling as plastic bag over my face;
The same feeling as running but staying in the same place.

As I tried to swim up and out of the sea,
You only made it easier for me to sink.
Every cutting word is another stone tied to my feet.

Every blood curdling scream is your toxicity washing away downstream.
Can't you see the scarcity of love in my life?
Blood spilled from the kerf you carved into my back with your knife.

A strong toothed, voracious shark smelled my fright.
He swam towards me and opened his mouth to bite.
The shark chewed my heart and swallowed it whole.
I thought I was lost at sea, but I really was just bait in your fishbowl.
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24. Final Moments

Have you ever had a final moment with someone that you wish you could change?
- By Amy O Connor
- Published: January 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
It wrecks me, that last moment
that played out so wrong.
Our hopeless eyes locked
just a few seconds too long.

It wrecks me, that last moment
that played out so wrong.
Our hopeless eyes locked
just a few seconds too long.

And my eyes begged yours
to ask me to stay.
And your eyes welled up
as you walked away.

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25. Lies

I only write poems when I'm sad or happy. I am 16 years old, and I write poems on what I feel. I live in a small town. I have had a guy cheat on me telling me that he was not like other guys, but then I found him with another girl. It hurt me, but now I found another guy.
- By Raelynn Deanne Pena
- Published: February 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
I Thought You Weren't Like Other Guys

All those promise are lies.
I thought you said you weren't like other guys.
I gave you my heart,
And you broke it apart.

All those promise are lies.
I thought you said you weren't like other guys.
I gave you my heart,
And you broke it apart.
Everything was a great big lie.
I think of you and I sigh.
Everybody warned me about you,
But I was too in love with you.
Now I know that love was lust.
Feels like my head might bust.
I can't believe you were the one.
I'm sick of boys, just done.
Now my heart is bleeding.
I regret me and you meeting.
Sometimes I wish I would die,
But all I can say now is bye.

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26. Just The End
- By S.L. Gray
- Published: January 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
I regret the end.

The way we couldn't
leave one another

I regret the end.

The way we couldn't
leave one another
without wounds.

The way we made
it seem as if
all the love we shared
was wasted time.

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27. Forget Forgiving!

Forgiveness is not an option for this girl. The pain is so fresh you can feel it.
- By Erica Mclean
- Published: May 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
You say it doesn't matter.
It's all in the past.
You never see my pain.
It's behind a mask.

You say it doesn't matter.
It's all in the past.
You never see my pain.
It's behind a mask.
You say to forgive and forget.
I'm going to make the day you met me
A day you'll regret.

Get out of my mind.
Get out of my sight.
Stop begging. Don't say please.
You're not the best.
You're like all the rest.

I don't want a memory,
All you did was lie and cheat.
Memories get in my way.
I wish someone could ease the pain.
It's time to let go and forget everything.
You said you loved me; I doubt it was true.
All I want to do is forget you!

Get out of my mind.
Get out of my sight.
Stop begging. Don't say please.
You're not the best.
You're like all the rest.

You want me to forgive and forget.
I want to forgive you, but I'd rather forget you...

Forget forgiving.
Why did I love you in the first place?
Forget forgiving.
Get out of my face.
Forget forgiving.
It's not worth the pain.
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28. He Is Hurting Too

Sometimes when a guy and a girl break up, most of the concern goes toward the girl. Everyone sees that she is in pain and she's hurt. The purpose of this poem is to point out that everyone in the relationship has been affected. The guy hurts, too. He wants people to see that he is drowning while everyone is throwing her a life rope.
- By Leah Williams
- Published: October 2018 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
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.

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.

He's pretending not to care.
He said that he is fine,
But really he is hoping
Someone will read his mind.

Everyone's sad for her;
No one knows what he's going through,
And not even his friends can see
That he is hurting too.
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29. Not Here Not Now

"Like peanut butter and jelly, I want us to be together"
- By Dynahlee
- Published: April 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Not Wanting To Breakup

You come to me and go away like waves
You change moods like seasons change weather
Sometimes you act hard like a rock
Sometimes as light, soft, and nice as a feather

You come to me and go away like waves
You change moods like seasons change weather
Sometimes you act hard like a rock
Sometimes as light, soft, and nice as a feather
With you it's on and off like light
While I stay strong with great defense and might
But I don't think I'll win the fight

My inconsolable heart can't take anymore
You're putting me down
All the way to the floor

Just like the ocean will never run out of water
Just like the sky won't ever change to another color
I don't want to run out of your love
Like peanut butter and jelly, I want us to be together

You and me
Me and you
Always and forever...

I said hello
But I don't want to say goodbye
Not here, not now, not today
Not for a senseless reason
Not this way
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30. No Such Thing As Happy Endings

This is about the love I let pass by.
- By Ernesto Prince
- Published: February 2009 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Regret On Letting Love Slip Away

The first night they meet
He knew it to be true
This girl before him
Was genuine and true

The first night they meet
He knew it to be true
This girl before him
Was genuine and true

He looked into her eyes
The deep browns didn't lie
She loved him just as much
Or was it all a lie?

The nights turned into mornings
The days went by too quick
His chances seemed to slip away
With every day that went

Then finally the day had come
She said she couldn't wait.
Time had passed so swiftly
He was far too late

It was then he realized
He made a huge mistake
He let the girl he loved
Simply slip away...
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31. To The Unforgettable

I was deeply in love with a guy I was with, and one day I woke up to him dumping me. It was unexpected and was by far the most painful breakup I've experienced. He didn't give me a genuine reason why and just said it was for the best, so I've been trying to make sense of it all.
- By Lily Rae
- Published: March 2019 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Trying To Make Sense Of A Broken Heart

I know we'll never be the same.
Behind my love,
I'm filled with shame.

I know we'll never be the same.
Behind my love,
I'm filled with shame.

In my head it's become so loud.
These intruding thoughts
Have begun to crowd.

What did I do wrong?
Just give me a reason.
Don't lead me along.

I try to make sense of it,
But you were my only hope.
Now I have not a bit.

I try to remember our brighter days.
I don't want to associate you
With the sadness that remains.

When I felt as whole as half,
You knew how to turn any cry
Into a laugh.

But now you're not here.
I'm so confused.
Why is this so unclear?

In my dreams we're okay again and you still love me,
But alas those are just dreams
Because I know that will never be.

Missing you hurts enough to kill.
I know you don't care,
And somehow I love you still.
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32. Price Paid

This is about my first true love. Love really does hurt, so girls, I hope you find your true love and stay with them for as long as you can.
- By Brittany
- Published: May 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Breaking Up With First Love

When we broke up, man I went crazy,
confused, sad, and sometimes even lazy.
I listened to someone who was supposedly my friend,
so I made our relationship come to an end.

When we broke up, man I went crazy,
confused, sad, and sometimes even lazy.
I listened to someone who was supposedly my friend,
so I made our relationship come to an end.
I've apologized and apologized, and you don't seem to care.
So now without you, I feel so bare.
I've wrote notes and called on the phone,
but at the end of the day I'm still all alone.
You don't realize how bad I'm hurting,
especially when all the guys come around flirting!
You're the one for me, I know in my heart.
I feel so empty when we are apart.
You haven't talked to me in what seems like forever.
Oh, how I wish we were back together.
I've tired and tried to get you back.
You were the one to keep me on track.
I know what I did was really wrong.
But PLEASE give me another chance, it's been so long!!
You have my heart locked by a chain,
and the farther you walk, the harder the pain.
Baby, I have paid a price, and I will also pay a fee.
If only you ever decide to come back to ME!!!
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Breaking Up Poems - Page 2

21. Truth Hurts More Than Your Lie

This poem I wrote when I was feeling really sad and when I was really confused.

22. Love Is Rare

I met someone, and as the years passed me by, I fell in love. As every couple does, we experienced complications, which led him to seek happiness with someone else. The love I've had for him, which I'll always have for him. is the inspiration for this very poem.

23. Fishbowl

24. Final Moments

Have you ever had a final moment with someone that you wish you could change?

25. Lies

I only write poems when I'm sad or happy. I am 16 years old, and I write poems on what I feel. I live in a small town. I have had a guy cheat on me telling me that he was not like other guys, but then I found him with another girl. It hurt me, but now I found another guy.

26. Just The End

27. Forget Forgiving!

Forgiveness is not an option for this girl. The pain is so fresh you can feel it.

28. He Is Hurting Too

29. Not Here Not Now

"Like peanut butter and jelly, I want us to be together"

30. No Such Thing As Happy Endings

This is about the love I let pass by.

31. To The Unforgettable

I was deeply in love with a guy I was with, and one day I woke up to him dumping me. It was unexpected and was by far the most painful breakup I've experienced. He didn't give me a genuine reason why and just said it was for the best, so I've been trying to make sense of it all.

32. Price Paid

This is about my first true love. Love really does hurt, so girls, I hope you find your true love and stay with them for as long as you can.