Small poem

2024/10/2 Edited to

... Read moreWriting poetry has always been my most profound way of processing the world, especially when it comes to those raw, vulnerable feelings that often defy everyday language. For me, poetry isn't just about crafting pretty verses; it's about honest emotional expression, a sacred space where I can truly lay bare the 'scars from lovers and enemies' that accumulate throughout life's journey. When I sit down to write a short poem, my ultimate goal is to encapsulate a fleeting moment, a potent emotion, or a profound truth in just a few carefully chosen lines, making it resonate deeply and feel truly heart-touching. There's an incredible, almost therapeutic, power in transforming pain, joy, or even confusion into poetic verses. It allows me to look at my experiences, like those lingering 'scars from lovers and enemies,' not merely as burdens or regrets, but as integral parts of my personal narrative, defining fragments of what makes me uniquely me. This kind of deep life poetry doesn't necessarily need to be extensive; often, the most impactful and memorable messages are conveyed in concise, powerful bursts of words. It’s about stripping away the superfluous and diving straight to the core essence of an emotion or a moment. In a world where many of us actively seek out quotes or images that deeply resonate with our inner world, much like what searching for 'the minds journal quotes images' suggests, I believe short poems can serve a remarkably similar, if not deeper, purpose. They offer a quick, yet potent, dose of reflection, inspiration, or profound comfort. While my poem might not be a literal 'short hug poem' designed explicitly to offer immediate solace, a poem that genuinely expresses a deep life experience can provide a different kind of embrace—a profound sense of shared understanding and human connection. It's like discovering a fragment of your own heart or experience reflected in someone else's carefully chosen words. If you've ever felt the slightest urge to try your hand at poetry writing for emotional expression, I wholeheartedly recommend it. Please don't worry about striving for immediate perfection or intricate rhymes; just allow the words to flow naturally from your heart onto the page. Think about a powerful image that has stayed with you, a deep feeling you've recently grappled with, or a memory that left an undeniable mark—much like those 'scars from lovers and enemies' we all carry. You might be genuinely surprised at the level of clarity, self-discovery, and even peace you can unearth through this creative process. It's a truly beautiful and enduring way to document your unique journey and connect with countless others who might be silently navigating something remarkably similar. Let your voice be heard; your words have power.

Related posts

A page featuring a detailed pencil drawing of an eye at the top. Below the drawing, a poem titled 'Not Blind' is printed, discussing love, soulmates, understanding, and finding peace with another person, emphasizing opening the eyes of your heart.
Poem
“Dare to let go” #poetryaesthetic #poetrypeople #poemssociety #poetryquotes
Bailee

Bailee

2762 likes

An oil painting depicts a young girl sitting with her head bowed, casting a large, shadowy adult figure on the wall behind her. Text reads "<< this poem." and "Lemon8 @onceuponawound."
A white background with subtle paper texture displays the poem title: "The Year Peter Pan Forgot Me." The Lemon8 logo and username are at the bottom left.
A white background with subtle paper texture displays the first stanza of the poem, starting with "I was fifteen and thirty at the same time." The Lemon8 logo and username are at the bottom left.
<< this poem.
A poem for the ones who grew up too fast, and yet there are parts of you who never made it out.
Laurel

Laurel

363 likes

A dark, surreal image depicts a woman kneeling, entangled in barbed wire, with a glowing broken heart in her chest. A shadowy puppeteer manipulates strings above her, while a shattered mirror reflects another woman walking away into a desolate cityscape, symbolizing betrayal and a lost self.
I read this poem, I can relate to it ❤️‍🩹🥀
Do not speak to me of kindness— I have worn it like a chain; Given hearts with open palms… Only to be fed back pain. I was soft where I should not have been, Loyal past the point of scars; I mistook manipulation For the gravity of stars. For I— Loved with everything I knew, A soul so
💕Promesa laCariñosa💕

💕Promesa laCariñosa💕

644 likes

Kendrick and 2pac have poem books‼️
I love Geminis‼️
Breeze

Breeze

1608 likes

Come out; poem by me
Come out: And it was there in your arms, my head on your shoulder I felt safe enough to say those words That moment of vulnerability where I knew you would love me either way, But I finally said the words I was so scared to say, Admitting not only to myself, but to you The truth And i
Mystic✨

Mystic✨

1163 likes

Pretty Poem
This is for self love. The people who believe they’re hard to love. #poetrybook #selflove
Tasia🎀

Tasia🎀

1004 likes

A marble statue of a headless, armless female figure in a crouching pose, displaying a fuller figure with visible stomach rolls and thighs. The image has text overlays 'A Poem for soft tummy girls' and 'Lemon8 @bekahroni.cheese'.
A halved pomegranate on a white plate, with vibrant red seeds visible. Green text overlay reads: 'Darling girl in the mirror with a face full of woe With a softer tummy and round face only a goddess could bestow'.
A close-up of a person's shoulder and arm draped in flowing white fabric. Green text overlay reads: 'With the moon in your eyes and the sun on your face Your beauty, your likeness in the statues of goddesses embrace'.
A Poem for Soft Tummy Girls 🫀
It was believed that the most beautiful women, goddesses, were to have fuller figures and round faces. Look at any statue of Aphrodite and she has a tummy, round cheeks, and often a softer double chin 🫀 The goddess in the first slide was exactly that, a goddess, rolls and thighs, and all 🥰 #godd
Bekah ☆

Bekah ☆

4286 likes

Poem 🪶
A poem by William Shakespeare. Love? #poem #fyp #love
lacie_carlson2627

lacie_carlson2627

140 likes

A pink background with a shimmering, water-like texture features a central pink rectangle containing the text "To my man :". The Lemon8 logo and username are visible in the bottom left corner.
Poem for my man 🥰
#poetryboyfriend #poemsaboutlove #poems #younglovepoetry #love poems
Esmii

Esmii

9276 likes

A vibrant rose bush with red and pink blooms stands against a beautiful sunset sky, featuring soft orange and blue hues. A brick wall is in the foreground, with the Lemon8 watermark.
The first part of the poem 'If we were face to face' by Timesha Crosson is displayed on a light blue background with subtle butterfly outlines. The text describes memory, unsaid words, and dreams.
The second part of the poem 'A special love that can't be forgotten' by Timesha Crosson is shown on a light blue background with faint butterfly designs. The text speaks of eternal love, connection, and longing.
Poem Juliet and Romeo ♥️
#lemon8diarychallenge #poem #poetryaesthetic #reading #poetryfromtheheart #poetrycommunity #poembyme #poemsaboutlove #love poems
Timesha Crosson

Timesha Crosson

11 likes

An open book displays Kiana Azizian's poem 'i think i think too much' on page 84, reflecting on life, a past self, and the sea. The image is branded with Lemon8 and @kianaazizian.
poem from all hearts break 💕
#poemsonlove #bookshelf #bookstagram #booksoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub
Kiana Azizian Poetry

Kiana Azizian Poetry

20 likes

small poem/song
#poembyme
Jay

Jay

1 like

A poem titled 'the scars that made me' is displayed on a white page. The text discusses a past relationship, lessons learned, and moving forward with peace, not pain. A Lemon8 watermark with the username @wonderingt0 is visible at the bottom left.
A poem that has me tingling✨
#poems #fyp #depressionsupport #poemssociety #poetryquotes
Thomas

Thomas

960 likes

A spiral notebook displays a handwritten poem titled 'Sadness is a Parasite,' detailing its draining effect. A red kiss mark, a pink heart, and the phrase 'All's fair in love and poetry' adorn the page. The Lemon8 logo and user handle are visible.
Poem: Sadness is a Parasite
Sadness Is a Parasite Sadness is a parasite— it drains joy quietly. It starts small: a bad day, a forced smile. But it grows. It multiplies, spreads, sinks into every corner of your mind. Even sunlight turns gray. Bad days become weeks, then months, then years. Forced smiles fa
Michasia

Michasia

100 likes

Just a poem...
#poembyme #poetryheals #poetrylovers Just stared at the word poem so long it no longer made sense haha
XoBeccaXo

XoBeccaXo

75 likes

A close-up of a person's face in a dimly lit setting, with the text overlay "A poem that has me tingling✨" and the Lemon8 logo with username.
An open book displaying a poem by Rupi Kaur on page 165, featuring an abstract line drawing. A decorative pink and purple border frames the page, with the Lemon8 logo visible.
The cover of Rupi Kaur's book "the sun and her flowers," featuring an illustration of orange flowers and blue leaves. The cover also states "#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER" and includes the Lemon8 logo.
A poem that has me tingling✨
Discover the solace and strength you seek in 'The Sun and Her Flowers' by Rupi Kaur. 🌻💖 Through tears and triumphs, this book became my guiding light during tough times, helping me reclaim my inner self and confidence. Let its words embrace you on your journey to healing and empowerment. #
Kira ♥️

Kira ♥️

1351 likes

Poem of the Day ✨📚☕️
OOTD who is she? We only know the POTD (poem of the day) #poetryaesthetic #lemon8bookclub #poemssociety #unfiltered
_t0rtur3dauthor$co||ect1on_

_t0rtur3dauthor$co||ect1on_

350 likes

Five poetry books are displayed on a carpet, including Rupi Kaur's 'milk and honey,' 'home body,' and 'the sun and her flowers,' along with Whitney Hanson's 'home' and Morgan Harper Nichols' 'ALL ALONG YOU WERE BLOOMING.' The image features 'Poetry Books' and 'Worth the Hype' text overlays.
Poem Books You Need to Read
A few of my modern favorites #booksoflemon8 #poetry #poetrybook
Shannon Lewis Rice

Shannon Lewis Rice

288 likes

A dark, moody image featuring deep red roses and foliage with water droplets, serving as a background for the poem "How Dare I." The poem's text, centered on trauma and emotional suppression, is overlaid in white font. The image includes the Lemon8 logo and the handle @paper_hollows.
Original Poem - “How Dare I”
Trauma doesn’t just fade. It lives in my nerves, my breath, my silence. This piece is my scream in a whisper. #Poetry #SpokenWord #TraumaSurvivor #MentalHealth #DarkPoetry
Silent Margins

Silent Margins

395 likes

poem by kiana azizian ♥️
#poetryquotes #poetryslam #poembyme #poetrymonth #poetrylover #quotes #quote #reading #readingaesthetic
Kiana Azizian Poetry

Kiana Azizian Poetry

278 likes

Pretty Poem
#poetryaesthetic #poetryquotes Edit:Guys plz don’t ask me if this is true idk it’s from a book.
Tasia🎀

Tasia🎀

3003 likes

Poem: sadness is a parasite
mayatoopretty

mayatoopretty

278 likes

A poem for soft tummy girls 🫀
✨🕯️ “I am the altar.” 🕯️✨ For every woman who’s ever begged the universe for love, cried over boys who couldn’t hold her light, or tried to become smaller just to be chosen—this one’s for YOU. I stopped chasing and started becoming. I stopped begging and started blessing. I stopped searchin
Dejah Taylor

Dejah Taylor

98 likes

A dark image with a white crescent moon icon and the text "a poem for him" in the center. The Lemon8 logo and username "@ccampbellsoup" are at the bottom left, indicating a title slide for a poem.
a poem for him 🌙
#poetry #poetryquotes #poetrybookquotes #lovepoemsforher
carina

carina

1862 likes

Pretty poem
#poetryquotes
Tasia🎀

Tasia🎀

869 likes

A hand holds a journal titled 'in poetry we say... journal' by Whitney Hanson, featuring a typewriter with flowers. The image is overlaid with 'WRITE WITH ME' and 'Picking a random page,' reflecting the article's theme of writing for wellness.
It’s the small things sometimes
I’m not a poet by any means, and I don’t claim to be (no publications coming from me anytime soon lol) BUT I do find that writing, however good or bad I think it is, helps me plant my feet back on the ground when life is hard or I’m overwhelmed or just need to take a break from whatever is k
Sab :)

Sab :)

17 likes

A person with long dark hair holds a panda plushie in front of a carousel. Overlay text reads "WHATS ON YOUR MIND?" and "this poem," with a Lemon8 logo and username.
this poem😭
yes my handwriting sucks 😂 sometimes its good other times its a mess, its a bit all over the place #unfiltered #lemon8challenge #embracevulnerability #Lemon8Diary #shareyourthoughts #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetsoflemon8 #poetryaesthetic #writer
Killi🥀

Killi🥀

2 likes

a poem that broke me —
📖: The Pain of Healing #heartbreak #lemon8books #poetrybook #poetry #poems
Samantha Camargo

Samantha Camargo

98 likes

A close-up of a book page displaying the italicized text: "i forgive you for the chaos; it was all that you knew. -a love letter to myself." The page is light-colored, and the Lemon8 logo with the username @m.l.scorns is visible at the bottom left.
poem
a poem on self-love and forgiveness #healing #poetry #words #selflove #quotes
m.l.scorns

m.l.scorns

181 likes

poem book collection 📖
I love reading poem books , brings me so much comfort 🫂💛📚 MUST READS !!! ( grief , faith , self growth , self love & healing ) ANY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS!?!? 🫶🏻 #poetrybook #poembook #poetrycommunity #poetrycollection #fyp
desty <3

desty <3

30 likes

A poem
In a little under three months. I’ll be releasing the whole book!! #poetryaesthetic #poetrybook #poetry #poetryrecommendation #lemon8diarychallenge
rae mill ☀️ writes

rae mill ☀️ writes

124 likes

An open spiral notebook with lined pages and a black pen on a textured surface. Overlay text reads: "Write a Poem Using One of These 9 Songs" and "Lyrics as prompts or song emotion as inspiration." A Lemon8 logo is in the bottom left.
Text on a light background with a white flower and pen. It features the song "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips, describing its theme of persistence and a prompt to write a poem to one's future self about weathering a storm.
Text on a light background with a white flower and pen. It features the song "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree, describing its theme of navigating life with courage and a prompt to list five things one "has to be" today.
Write a Poem Using One of These 9 Songs
Ever hear a song and think, "That’s exactly how my heart feels, but I couldn't find the words?" ✍️✨ ​Here are 9 tracks to help you unlock your next poem. ​Go listen to a song, and write out what comes to mind with no tweaking or editing until you’re done getting it all out. Let th
Prompts and Inspo

Prompts and Inspo

30 likes

A poem to get you in your feels 📖
SavannaDillinger

SavannaDillinger

4230 likes

A little poem for you ✨
Who said fade to black romances can’t make you 🥵🫠 Melt the Ice, book one in the Tampa Bay Hawks series, out now on KU and Paperback! Tropes: 🩵It’s always been you 💛Black cat x golden retriever 🩵Hockey meets small-town romance 💛Childhood friends to lovers 🩵Forced proximity 💛Romantic susp
Author Lindsey Saenz

Author Lindsey Saenz

51 likes

A young woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera. Text overlays read "i saw this poem about jesus on tiktok today" and a "Swipe" indicator with an arrow points right.
A white page displays the beginning of a poem titled "Diary of Jesus," describing a woman's morning routine, including makeup, and her forced smile.
A white page displays a continuation of the "Diary of Jesus" poem, detailing the woman's day start, skipping breakfast, and Jesus's unheard whisper.
i saw this poem about jesus
when i tell you i bawled my eyes out
Jennie joy

Jennie joy

145 likes

Poem about Love and Loss
#poem #poemsaboutlove #poetry
FacelessPoetry

FacelessPoetry

129 likes

BEST POEM EVER 🥲🩵
build a fine ladder, He’ll throw down His rope. #bible #biblejournaling #biblestudy #poem #christian #christiangirl #Lemon8Diary #healthylifestyle2024
cheyenne 🦋

cheyenne 🦋

66 likes

A poem for loss
#poemsaboutloss #poetry #poetrybook #embracevulnerability #booktok
Just Human Poetry

Just Human Poetry

74 likes

A warm-toned page displays a poem titled 'THE TEA IS GETTING COLD.' The text encourages moving on, stating 'stop waiting for them to come back' and 'love stays.' A Lemon8 logo and username are visible at the bottom.
a poem
stop waiting for them to come back. #healing #selflove #movingon #quotes #poetry
m.l.scorns

m.l.scorns

226 likes

In Silence. A poem :)
Wrote this after talking about laying down desires of revenge with my small group girls #poem #christian #jesuslovesyou #christianpoetry
novagirlrocks

novagirlrocks

26 likes

A black and white close-up of a book page held by fingers, displaying a poem that reads: "Never fall for a heart that doesn't beat as loudly as you do for it. perry poetry."
Cute little poem
#whatieatinaday #lemon8challenge
Kimberly Reyna

Kimberly Reyna

120 likes

See more