Poems about Life

Birth and Death Poetry

Beginning and End, Life and Death, New and Faded, Young and Old. Some of these stories are about one or the other. Some are about both. This section is for poems about life.
Poems about Life
  • Too Synchronized
    "If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too?"
  • I Am An Astronaut
    I wrote this when I was going through a really bad time and literally felt like dying. Ahem.
  • Little Baby Boy...
    I recently suffered a miscarriage, it was a very difficult time. Comments are welcome but please be considerate, thank you.
  • Forgotten People
    People we bypass without a care...
  • The Battle Scars
    Read and enjoy.
  • What am I to You?
    Have you ever questioned if anyone ever truly cared about you?
  • Eve and the Storm
    We are never aware of what dangers lie ahead in our path.
  • Son's Birth Day
    A father remembers his son's birth day.
  • One More Day With You
    My grandmother was the world to me. She was that role model a little girl grows up by, wishing to be just like her. I lost her the same day I was saved by the lord. September 18, 2008... and I've...
  • Nobody Cares
    I made this poem up randomly late at night. I couldn't get to sleep! Hope you enjoy and feel free to comment! This is about the little girl no one cared about... She comes every night, so be careful.
  • Story of Life
    My summing of life.
  • Dear Society
    My first real poem. I'm an amateur at this, but I tried my best.
  • The Blades That Cut...
    I wrote this during a bout of depression. I am better now and don't mind comments. Keep in mind I am not suicidal anymore.
  • Things That Remind Me
    A poem about certain things that remind me of my father.
  • Just a Kid
    A poem about a dream I had. My dad came to me in this dream.
  • Sorry for Not Being There
    A poem for my father. He passed away when I was 16.
  • Death's Lullaby
    When Death whispers into your ears.
  • To Take a Soul
    He wanted all of her; and he was sure he would get what he needed. But what he didn't realize was 'To take a soul is to. (Read and find out!)
  • Now He is Gone Forever
    I wrote this when my friend Esther Ijey lost her dad and that same week I lost my uncle Mr. Nwachukwu. This is my first poem ever, so let me know what you think.
  • Mother of Hate
    Yeah... Mother of Hate
  • The Fire Burns
    I was in a bad mood last night when this was written.
  • Two Roses
    The two types of life a human might live, from birth to death.
  • A Tale of Morals
    Hope you don't end up like him.
  • A Tale of Deception
    A tale that can be deceiving.
  • The Endless Road
    The quest to reach the end of the endless road.
  • Sweet Dreams Of Death
    A girl that knows there is something in life much better than all the misery and pain that surrounds her. It's something that she can't have but only dreams. Her way out is her death of dreams.
  • Dream Baby
    I'm young and I don't want a baby now but one day when I'm stable I hope to bring someone into this world who will love me as much as I love them.
  • The Moon's Tune
    In my head it's a song, but on the screen it's just words.
  • My Bundle of Light
    I haven't been pregnant or lost a baby, but I know people who have and I can't imagine their pain.
  • Good Friday
    The earth shook, rocks were split apart... Matthew 27.51
  • This is My Death and My Child's Birth
    This is a vision I had of when I give birth to my son...
  • Nature's Bloom
    Wrote this during English class. Inspired from Frost :) Enjoy.
  • Something About
    Hurt upon know cries.
  • Dearest
    A chance to prove to my best friend I love her and that my life is in her hands.
  • Death Poem
    This is a poem I wrote in prd 5 and its really emo.! Comment Please!
  • Trail of Tears
    Natives walked a really long way on a trail that is now called Trail of Tears.
  • To You
    About losing someone very dear to you..
  • Tell Me Why?
    Well, it kinda sucks... but it's just what I'm thinking.
  • I Am...Free?
    This poem may sound like it's about a word, but really the whole thing is a metaphor about the people who are 'shot down' because they seem so happy, and others aren't okay with that. It doesn't...
  • An Abortion Poem Mummy is Sorry
    An abortion poem which is beautiful, touching and healing. This poem is from a mother to her child in Heaven and was inspired during prayer to the Lord, may it heal many hearts as they read this...
  • Smile
    Life taken for hopes.
  • To Frank’s Memory
    For one of my very best friend's whose husband just recently died.
  • Fear Upon Lies
    Untold Heartfelt stories.
  • Almighty's Remorse
    'He' is filled with repentance about his those creations who are nasty and mean.
  • Fallen One
    This is about death on the battlefield and how it can traumatize a soldier to see his/her mate lying there, still as anything.......................A must read!
  • Lovely
    One doesn't always show true colors, until they fade.
  • How Easy Is It?
    For anyone who has ever felt like death should come closer.
  • November 1st 2008
    I Wrote This Poem For My Grandma, Whom Died 2 Years Ago. I'm Very Proud Of It because I Wrote it From The Heart... Enjoy!
  • Game
    Vampire attack.
  • Loving Lies
    Dark.
  • Theirs a New Angel in the Heaven
    A Beautiful Poetical Prayer, Dedicated to my Mother-in-law, two days after she died.
  • Where's the Knife?
    Wrote this one day at school when I got into one of them moods..
  • Daggers We Give Our Friends
    Enjoy.
  • GoodBye
    For my little bro and bestfriends brother.
  • True Love
    Love.
  • Too Soon Old And Too Late Smart!
    If I only had known then what I know now.........
  • My Beginning
    Being born.
  • Tick Tick 2
    Had to change my old one :'(
  • Tick Tick
    For my English poetry assignment... want to know if its good.
  • Bird
    Have you ever been a bird?
  • Death
    Energy is only borrowed, And one day you have to give it back. - James Cameron's AVATAR.
  • The Circle of (Torture) / Alice
    It's about this book I read ... but not completely :$ Free verse!
  • Miscarriage
    When I found out my mom had a miscarriage 3 yrs ago..but hers the thing she only told me 2 days ago..
  • Colton the Heartbreaker
    I wrote this when my best friend waz sad and she thought it waz over between her and her boyfriend...For you Alyssa :)
  • A Mother's only Son
    This is a poem I wrote after my 21 year old nephew died this past December, I wrote it in agony in total sadness for my Sister (Cathy)
  • Ups n Downs
    Life.
  • Memories = Flashbacks
    I'm not married or dead, but still enjoy this.
  • I Know You Understood
    This poem is dedicated to my grandpa RIP 11/3/2009, I read this aloud at his funeral. I miss him very much.
  • My (After) Life
    I just made this up, enjoy and comment please!
  • Death in the Valley of Faith
    Took 2 days to get onto paper, even longer to understand it. Hope you enjoyed!! :)
  • Lost Souls
    A spine tingle.
  • Verti Ghost
    Tongue in cheek spooky poem.
  • Abortion
    Abortions aren't right and you should think before you make the decision of killing a living human being.
  • The Secret
    Parents fight all the time but there is never "not" a reason. Cancer has killed many, and I am sorry for those who had to find out in this kind of situation.
  • Angel & Demon
    Do you ever hear those whispering voice's?
  • Dark As Night
    I wrote this when I was kinda depressed and then I finished it when I was happy!!!
  • I'm a Soldier
    I'm a Soldier.
  • L-O-V-E
    Love?
  • If U Cared So Much
    I wrote this why I felt like my sister didn't try to live..I felt like she just gave up.
  • Healing Reunion
    Who was it that said that the most powerful poets wrote from the heart instead of the mind? Anyway, this is an old poem that I unearthed while ruffling through papers.
  • I Never Knew
    New here. PLZZZ COMMENT.
  • Let Me Die Alone
    A poem about an incurable illness.
  • The End of a Chapter..
    Just had the end of this chapter of my life, looking forward to finishing the next! Comment...
  • Reflection
    Another short poem about death. (God I'm morbid).
  • Death
    A poem about death and what lies beyond.
  • The Day
    In this poem I'm telling my youngest son how I felt on the days of his life R.I.P Raiden Saint Lee Taylor June 30,2008 - July 16,2008.
  • Looking into Your Eyes
    Written for my youngest son who passed when he was 16 days old.
  • Missing You
    Written for my youngest son he was 16 days old when he passed away. This poem is written to him telling him how much I miss him and how much my heart aches without him...
  • Why
    Written for my youngest son who passed away when he was 16 days old and how I am feeling.
  • Loss
    Loss of life is extremely painful.
  • My Old Schoolhouse
    A poem I wrote back in year 1999. Back when I was in form 6, Kajang High School.
  • When I Rest The Mortal Me
    Life is a journey that leaves you tapping on many an inn door. Having rested well, I yearn to take the home-stretch with the right understanding and a selfless attitude...
  • Angel
    I remember writing this way back in 1996 at the back of my sketch pad's front cover. I was still in university, and was fully preoccupied with my studies and my part-time work. I had just finished...
  • If You Were To Die
    Just something I thought up after reading a sad book...
  • Force Within You
    About an engagement gone wrong...
  • In Memory of Peter
    With every passing a heart breaks...
  • Baby’s First Life
    It brings tears to my eyes to know that you are mine…
  • The Loss Of Life
    I was replaced, in the midst of all the commotion I feel completely still. I feel at ease, yet so anxious. I don't know what to feel or what to say.
  • Remembering Mama
    What's more dearer than a mother's love?
  • There Is A Way That Seems Right To A Man, But In The End It Leads To Death
    A teen pregnant..... PLEASE JUST COMMENT!!
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