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Sad Poems on Society

Society is something of a catch-all phrase for organized humanity. It's just another word for people. And just as there can be evil in people, there can also be evil in society. And evil, in any of its myriad guises, can only bring us pain and sadness.

Sad Poems on Society (1-31) Author
Somewhere In The Night Marilyn
Darkness surrounds life and causes fear. Where can we find the light and strength to fly free?
Unhappy Christmas Steve Woodman
When abusive parents turn to alcohol, it's the children who pay the price.
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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 *you are here 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.
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Better Tomorrow Amy M. Jones
There is, perhaps, no greater fear than the fear of being abused again.
An Abrupt Stop Brandy Bryant
Some answers are anything but answers. Instead, they leave only questions.
Big Mistake Klynn
The scars of psychological abuse can last a long time. But not necessarily forever.
Looking For The Sun Nikki
Our own troubles often seem insignificant when compared to those of others.
The Ambulance Down In The ValleyFavorite Vanessa
In an angry world, everyone is affected. Even the children.
Torment Emilith
How can one describe the misery of an eating disorder?
Littleton Rosebud
Littleton, Colorado left a lot of questions in its wake. And very few answers.
A Prayer For Littleton, Colorado Lisa Teller
Events in Littleton, Colorado brought an outburst of emotion and pain to an entire nation. Including the poets.
Betrayal In The Dark Pauline Hamblin
This poem is dedicated to all those who are violated by the one person who should protect them.
Who Would KnowFavorite Melissa Hensle
It doesn't always take much to change a life. Or to abruptly end it.
Little Boy Lost Pauline Hamblin
It isn't men who die in war. It's really a mother's little boy…
What They Can't See Kills Me Kimberly
What we experience as a child, can haunt us all our lives.
Little Boy Black And BlueFavorite Michael Anderson
Of all the Wrong things in this world, of all the Sad things in this world, none are more so than Child Abuse.
The Fight Kara Chernushin Riccitelli
This poem candidly depicts some of the undesirable aspects of today's society. We may not like it, but it has become an all too familiar reality.
The Two Faces Of Love Pauline Hamblin
Most of us are fortunate enough, at times, to know the one face of love. But too many are unfortunate enough to see the other face, the face we call Abuse.
Voices Wes Mitchell
Often, those who most need help refuse to ask.
Deadly Passion Pauline Hamblin
In today's society, there can be a terrible, deadly cost to pay for a few moment's of passion.
Daddy's Faltering Love Pauline Hamblin
Most of us see violence against a child as horrific and evil. Have you ever wondered how the child sees it?
Wrongfully Convicted Angelina Merrill
Life isn't always perfect, and it certainly isn't always fair.
The Bad One Kaspatch
Love is as much a physical expression as an emotional one - but it should never leave bruises.
Fault Lloyd Klumpp
This poem is about child abuse - and a wisdom gained through the perspective of maturity.
Faded Dream Dry Petals
This poem is beautiful. And very, very ugly. It's about the rape of a fourteen year old, and her response to a shattering experience.
Hopelessness Miradu
As the homeless population of the world grows larger, this stark poem explores the hopelessness of their plight.
Sacrifice By Fire William Bough
This poem is about the greatest injustice this world has ever known. Let its words move you, and insure it can never happen again.
Never ForgottenFavorite Kristin Evans
This touching, well-crafted poem about Abuse will bring tears to your eyes. And, I suspect, rage to your heart. Read it. Understand it. Never forget.
But Only Three Boop
Talk to a 3-year-old, and learn the real meaning of hurt. But listen closely, for this voice will haunt your nights for a very long time.
The Pain of Helplessness Malcolm Coleman
Empathy is the ability to feel another's deep pain. And a feeling of deep helplessness is too often the result.
Residue Lloyd Klumpp
This isn't just a Sad Poem. It's a poem about pain, the kind of pain that never quite goes away.
Urban Contradiction Jennifer Johnson
We all know that neighborhoods change. In some neighborhoods, it happens every night.

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