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Broken Expectations: Thoughtful Poems on the Disappointment Caused by Someone Trusted

A varied collection of poems gathered around this subject, with space for different voices, images, and moods.

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About Someone

Broken Promises

You promised the world, but gave me pain,
Left me standing in the rain.
In your disappointment, I found my voice,
To rise above, and make a new choice.

02

About Someone

Let Down

Your actions spoke louder than words,
Promises broken, like shattered birds.
In your disappointment, I learned to see,
The strength within, setting me free.

03

About Someone

Unfulfilled

Expectations high, but you fell short,
Leaving me alone, in a silent court.
In the wake of your failure, I found my light,
To move forward, and make things right.

04

About Someone

Letdown Tale

Promises made, but not kept,
Left me feeling quite inept.
Hopes were high, but then you failed,
In your wake, disappointment trailed.
Yet from this, I learned to stand,
On my own, a stronger hand.
Thanks for teaching me this way,
Even in your disappointing sway.

05

About Someone

Broken Expectations

You said you'd be there, but you were not,
Disappointment was all I got.
Trust was shattered, hopes fell down,
In your absence, learned to drown.
Yet through the tears, strength I found,
In your letdown, I was unbound.
Thank you for the lessons learned,
In the fire, strength was earned.

06

About Someone

Bitter Disillusion

In the hall of expectations high,
Your actions brought a bitter sigh.
Promises made, trust once true,
Shattered by what you did do.
Each hope dashed, each dream turned gray,
By your choices, night and day.
From the pedestal you fell,
Into the depths where shadows dwell.
Disappointment's sting, sharp and cold,
Lessons learned, in stories old.
Though my trust in you is gone,
From your shadow, I've moved on.

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