Suicide is one of those issues that is, sadly, even in this day and age, somewhat of a taboo. If you have never had suicidal tendencies then you may think that people who choose this way out are selfish – the reality could not be further from the truth.
Suicide is the absolute last resort for the vast majority of us – feeling unhappy enough that you no longer want to live is what causes these feelings, which is heartbreaking in itself. Reading poems about suicide can give you a deeper understanding, and can even help you deal with the trauma of a friend or loved one passing in this way.
Poetry can be deep, insightful and life changing, and reading it (either aloud or in your head) or going to a poetry recital and listening to poetry spoken out loud, can really help you to understand things in a deeper way.
If you are trying to get to grips with losing a loved one, or you are feeling suicidal thoughts yourself, then poems about suicide can help you to understand, and can even change your thinking. Don’t underestimate the power of words – they can often help to lift people out of a really dark place.
Poems About Suicide
Loss
Author: A. Stark
Suicide loss, a grief that cuts so deep
A wound that time can never quite erase
A love that's lost, a life that's incomplete
A future robbed, a soul that's left in waste
The pain of loss, it cuts like sharpened steel
A sorrow that can never be assuaged
A heart that's broken, a spirit that's real
A love that's lost, a life that's left untamed
But even in the darkest of our days
There is a glimmer of hope and light
For though we cannot change the past, we can
Find ways to heal and make it through the night
So if you're feeling lost and all alone
Remember that you're not on your own
There is a way to heal and find your way
To live again, to love and laugh and play
Attempts
Author: S. Gill
Suicide attempts, a cry for help A desperate act, a final plea A soul in pain, a mind that's overwhelmed A heart that's broken, a spirit that's free
The weight of life, it can be too much to bear A burden that we cannot carry alone We feel alone and lost, without a care But there is hope, a way to find our way home
So if you're feeling like you can't go on Reach out and seek the help you need There is a way to heal and find your strength To live again, to laugh and love and lead
You are not alone, you are loved and valued There is a way to find your peace and calm You are worthy of a life that's full and true Don't give up, there's a way to overcome
Depression
Author: A. Smith
Suicide and depression, a deadly pair A burden that can weigh us down and crush A spiral of despair, a life laid bare A darkness that can seem to have no rush
But there is hope, a way to break the chain To find the light and shed the shadows' grip A chance to heal, to love and laugh again A path to peace, a way to mend and fix
So if you're feeling lost and all alone Reach out, don't be afraid to ask for help There are people who care and will listen Who will help you find your way and wealth
You are not alone, you are not to blame There is a way to overcome the pain You are loved and valued, don't give up There's a way to heal and live again
Death
Author: P. Park
Suicide and death, a tragic end A life cut short, a dream denied A grief that cuts so deep, a pain that rends A love that's lost, a soul that's been fried
The weight of loss, it can be overwhelming A burden that we struggle to bear A heart that's broken, a spirit that's felling A love that's lost, a life that's unfair
But even in the darkest of our days There is a glimmer of hope and light For though we cannot change the past, we can Find ways to heal and make it through the night
So if you're feeling lost and all alone Remember that you're not on your own There is a way to heal and find your way To live again, to love and laugh and play
Suicide Thoughts
Author: M. Hartman
Suicide thoughts, a dark and troubled mind A pain that cuts so deep, a grief so true A love that's lost, a life that's hard to find A future filled with doubt, a spirit blue
The weight of life, it can be hard to bear A burden that we struggle to hold on to We feel alone and lost, without a care But there is hope, a way to make it through
So if you're feeling like you can't go on Reach out and seek the help you need There is a way to heal and find your strength To live again, to laugh and love and lead
You are not alone, you are loved and valued There is a way to find your peace and calm You are worthy of a life that's full and true Don't give up, there's a way to overcome
Survivors
Author: K. Weeks
There once was a suicide survivor Whose strength was something to admire They fought through the pain And found hope again Now they're living a life that's even higher
They learned to cope with their inner turmoil And found ways to heal and to be whole They reached out for help And found a way to yelp Now they're living a life that's not only a spoil
So if you're feeling lost and all alone Remember that you're not on your own There is a way to heal and find your way To live again, to love and laugh and play
Haiku
Author: Unknown
Suicide's shadow looms
A darkness that consumes the soul
Hope and light remain
Looking for more short poems to help you in difficult times? Check out these about new beginnings.
