ALONG THE BARREN ROAD

Tag: Unrequited Love Poems

  • A Breakup Poem About Rejection and Starting Over 

    A Breakup Poem About Rejection and Starting Over 

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    Justin Farley

    Leaving Home – A Poem About Getting Rejected by a Lover Leaving home and venturing aloneOut across the unfamiliar frontier.The scenery and signposts are all unknown,And my heart sags, burdened by hesitation and fear. Traveling along tomorrow’s highway,Musing over the miles left behind.But when you’ve played every card there is to play,Your eviction notice has…

  • The Leaves of Autumn (I’ll Remember You) – A Poem About Lost Love

    The Leaves of Autumn (I’ll Remember You) – A Poem About Lost Love

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    by

    Justin Farley

    The Leaves of Autumn (I’ll Remember You) – A Lost Love Poem When the fireflies bring their dances to a close over the meadowAnd the leaves of autumn change their hue,I will look out my window, love,And I’ll remember you. That twinkle in your eyesWill bring a smile to my face,But sadly my memories won’t…

  • Unrequited Love Poem About Missing Someone You Love

    Unrequited Love Poem About Missing Someone You Love

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    by

    Justin Farley

    Oh, how the heart aches when it’s separated from who you love–even more so after a break-up. When we go through hard times in a relationship our minds never seem to rest. We question all our past actions and words while mapping out possible ways to fix things and get back to the way we…


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My Poetry Collections

the book cover of Nature's Bounty by Justin Farley— a poetry collection about the beauty of nature with subjects on birds, plants, trees, animals, the forest, and God.
A deep poetry book about the beauty of nature and the natural world by poet Justin Farley.
the book cover of Frozen Rivers by Justin Farley— a poetry collection about depression and the hardships of mental illness, balanced with nature poems on the season of winter.
Deep poems about depression and the hardships of mental illness, balanced with nature poems on the winter season by poet Justin Farley. Book 1 of the Seasons series.
a mental health poetry book about joy and nature poems on the season of spring
Inspirational poems about mental health, healing, and spring by poet Justin Farley. Book 2 of the Seasons series.
the book cover of Summer Days Sunburnt Nights by Justin Farley— a mental health poetry book about bipolar disorder and nature poems on the season of spring
Deep poems about bipolar disorder and being neurodivergent, balanced with nature poems on summer by poet Justin Farley. Book 3 of the Seasons series.
the book cover of A Voice in the Wilderness—A Chapbook of Poems About God by Justin Farley. It is a deep Christian poetry collection about contemplation, the spiritual journey, and finding grace through Jesus.
A contemplative, prayerful Christian poetry book about the spiritual journey and discovering God’s grace, mercy, and love.
the book cover of Thorns of Love by Justin Farley. It is a deep love poetry collection about sadness of breakups, divorce, and heartbreak.
A deep love poetry book about the pain of break ups and the heartbreak felt when relationships end by poet Justin Farley.