Unhappy Poetry

Poetry doesn't only deal with the happy times or with the historical times. Some poetry is sad, about those inner feelings that we have a hard time confessing.

In this beat poem, "The Silent Cry (Depression)," Mr. Robert Achinson, a teenager, writes about his depression.



Have you ever felt this way? One thing I love about poetry is that poetry can help you feel less alone. You hear someone reading about how sad they have been and somehow, knowing their pain can give you strength to go on.