Heartbreak Poetry

Swimming Lessons explores the euphoric beginnings of young love, battling anxiety and depression in the face of fame, and the inevitable heartbreak that stems from passion. Relatable yet deeply intimate, provocative yet comforting, bite-sized yet profound, Lili's poems reflect her trademark honesty and unique perspective. Swimming Lessons reveals the depths of female experience, and is the work of a storyteller who is coming into her own.

A love letter to the healing power of collaboration and feeling seen, The People's Purge: Words of a Goat Princess Vol II is a must-read for anyone looking to rid themselves of the guilt of existing and get lost in the razor sharp mind of Jessie Reyez. Born from a popular long-running series on...

From the bestselling author of The Flower That Went Mad comes a hauntingly tender new collection of poetry exploring the heartbreak that lingers long after love is gone. I Wish You Never Left is a raw, unfiltered journey through loss—the kind of pain that keeps you up at 3 a.m., scrolling through old messages, hoping they’ll say something different this time. It’s about missing someone so much that their absence starts to feel like a second skin. It's about waking up and checking your phone out of habit, only to remember, again, that they’re not coming back. These pages bleed. They ...

Edited by the magazine’s poetry editor, Kevin Young, a celebratory selection from one hundred years of influential, entertaining, and taste-making verse in The New Yorker Seamus Heaney, Dorothy Parker, Louise Bogan, Louise Glück, Randall Jarrell, Langston Hughes, Derek Walcott, Sylvia Plath...

From the bestselling author of the flower that went mad comes a new collection of poetry that focuses on the many things that people have been too afraid to open up about: grief, heartbreak and rejection, loneliness, depression and suicide, loss, and healing from trauma. the words i could never say allows you to feel alive again, to express and not be judged for once, and to inspire at least one more person next to you. Most importantly, it centers on the value of life and the power of hope. You’ve slowly surrendered yourself to all the misery around you. But there is something that you ...

Iced Coffee and Depression is a raw and poignant collection of poetry that explores the complexities of depression and anxiety, the highs and lows of love and heartbreak, and the journey toward healing. Through vivid imagery and candid language, Diana Townsend takes the reader on an emotional journey that is both relatable and deeply personal. Whether you're struggling with mental health issues, recovering from a broken heart, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the human experience, this book is for you. With its powerful and honest voice, Iced Coffee and Depression is a ...

Love, Loss, and the Space Between is a deeply moving collection of over 50 heartfelt poems, crafted over a decade of personal reflection and growth. Each poem is a tribute to the transformative journey of healing, self-discovery, and finding love again. These poems are a return to oneself—a coming home to the heart where emotions are delicately arranged like ornaments in a cherished space, each one unique, beautiful, and valuable in its own way. The zephyrs now whisper, “Rest and forget, rest and forgive, it may require two to love, but only one to truly live.” ~ Love, Loss And The ...

You Were the ONE, Until You Weren’t… An IT nerd navigates relationships and romance while desperately trying to keep his software job from taking over his entire life and somehow hold onto his dry sense of humor… A confessional-like series of poems about things that probably matter less than they seem to (or not), but the heart wants what the heart wants as the cliché goes. 10 freestyle poems that hit emotional peaks and valleys while tickling the shared funny bone of truths that we all try to ignore until we can’t. Workplace romance. A dry humor short read.

Heartbreak Agony & Pain is a collection of poetry and prose that takes the listener on an odyssey of heartache, grief, agony, and pain coping with the aftermath of a breakup.

Brought to you by Penguin. A collection of powerful contemporary poetry exploring themes of masculinity, love, grief and connection, from British poet and viral phenomenon Lucas Jones. 'You're here to make All the wonder make sense You're not the life - You're the living itself' How do you...

“When life feels as though it has been burned to the ground, reduced to piles of ash, there is always someone to remind us that life begins again, no matter how hard we fall or how disastrous the crash.” This is the story of how you rose from the ashes—where every ending is a new beginning...

Married and alone... These are the musings of an unfit Wife.

Luis D. Guess, an African-American poet, unveils a mesmerizing debut novel, 'Words from a Broken Man's Soul.' With poignant eloquence, Guess navigates the complexities of emotional anguish, transcending race to capture the universal human experience of heartbreak and healing. Each verse is a delicate brushstroke on the canvas of pain, weaving together the raw emotions of loss and the whispers of resilience. In this transformative journey, Guess showcases the extraordinary power of words to mend what seems irreparably broken. 'Words from a Broken Man's Soul' is a masterful celebration of the...

To Be Loved… What a Tragedy is a raw and emotional poetry collection by bestselling author Sara Lynne George, exploring themes of toxic relationships, emotional abuse, heartbreak, and healing. Written in confessional verse, this poetic memoir speaks to women navigating codependency, self-worth, and the devastating illusion of love. Perfect for readers who appreciate poetry about trauma, survival, and self-love, George’s words offer powerful reflection and a reminder that choosing yourself is the bravest act of all. For fans of: Rupi Kaur Courtney Peppernell Brianna Wiest Amanda Lovelace...

In Struck Inside Out, writer and blogger Danielle Bertoli delivers lessons on cultivating daily inspiration, overcoming heartbreak, and loving yourself unconditionally. This moving companion offers reminders that no matter what you’re going through, you can handle it. Through reflections in poetry and prose, Danielle shares her story of overcoming obstacles to transform self-doubt into self-love.

The Soft Girl Era: Volume 1 is a tender and raw collection of poetry that chronicles the journey of rediscovering softness after heartbreak, grief, and depression. With each page, the poet sheds the armor built from pain and survival, choosing instead to embrace vulnerability, healing, and self-love. This debut volume is both a celebration of emotional resilience and a declaration of a new era—one where softness is strength, sensitivity is sacred, and peace is the ultimate power. The Soft Girl Era is an invitation to bloom after the storm, and a reminder that there is beauty in becoming ...

Kelsey's Scribbles is a novella that explores a teenage girl's emotionally vulnerable journey through her first romance and heartbreak. During a summer youth writing program, Kelsey met Wesley, who, unaware that she was already penning her experiences, expressed his belief that she would one day write a book. The story of Wesley and Kelsey weaves together themes of love, loss, grief, regret, and the lingering uncertainty of what might have been. Kelsey's Scribbles resonates deeply with readers due to the genuine honesty and raw authenticity in the journal entries and poetry, leaving a ...

When a dark storm settled upon the earth, you lost many things—your hope, your strength, yourself. One day, in the middle of the darkness, you meet a spirit, washed from the ocean onto the shore. The spirit hands you a key. It is time to find the way back home. Returning with her newest...

This award-winning author's approach has been described as "distinctively confessional." Her poetry is both heartbreaking and optimistic. Her personal style transports readers through a wide spectrum of emotions and introduces them to a variety of poetry genres, from delicate and romantic Shakespearean sonnets to bawdy and humorous limericks. The author's meaning is rich in visceral metaphors of desire and loss, conveyed with honesty and exquisite sensitivity. Self-deprecating about her subjective experience of love, she exposes its unrealistic goals. However, skepticism disappears as the ...

Time Will Tell is a collection of introspective poetry from bestselling author Courtney Peppernell. Come along and discover what it means to start inward and evolve into the version of yourself the universe knows you can be. From the bestselling author of Pillow Thoughts and Watering the...