If Love is a Universal emotion, then the pain it often causes (some might say inevitably causes) is equally Universal. Yet, that only begs the more important question: Why do sad poems and stories of emotional pain bring each of us a strange kind of pleasure?

I'm sure the psychologists have an answer to that question. And I'm just as sure it's a different answer than a poet would give.

Maybe, in the end, the answer really isn't so complex. A burden born by one can often grow too heavy to bear. Maybe, in the end, each of us knows that sharing our pain is the only way we can live with the pain. And that's really what each of these poignantly sad poems are about - sharing.

Sad Poems Subcategories Menu Lost Love Poems - Sad Love Poems A subcategory of Sad Poems, this section presents poetry exploring the pain and devastation of losing love. Poetry about Death and Loss A subcategory of Sad Poems, these poems are about losing those we love to the one enemy none can escape. Poems About Depression and Suicide A subcategory of Sad Poems, these poems cover a wide range of topics ranging from melancholy to suicide. Poems About Society A subcategory of Sad Poems, these poems explore the evils and hurt found within our society. Please be advised that many of these poems cover sensitive issues, like rape and child abuse, and may not be suitable for a young audience Poems About Lost Friends A subcategory of Friendship Poems, this category contains poems about the loss of friendship and how it can impact our lives. The votes have been tallied! Before you leave today, please checkout the 100 Best Sad Poems at 100-Poems.com. Selected by YOUR votes, over 177,000,000 pipVisitors can't be too wrong!