Out of Bed Poem: The Courage It Takes to Get Up
Updated: Sep 29
When It Hurts to Even Breathe… But You Get Up Anyway
Out of Bed may be one of the shortest poems I’ve written, but it came from one of the hardest places I’ve ever been. The Out of Bed poem is about the courage it takes to get up.
This poem wasn’t born from a single heartbreak; it was written from those mornings after life knocks the wind out of you. The kind of pain that makes it hard to breathe, hard to think, hard to move.
But there’s this moment… when you decide, “I will not let yesterday win.” And you pull yourself out of the sheets, feet on the ground, aching but determined. That’s what this poem is about. It’s not polished, it’s not pretty, but it’s real.
And it’s brave.
Out of Bed Poem
Today, I have decided to stop having pity parties.
I got out of bed.
I took a shower and got dressed.
I went out the door.
I faced today.
I refused to be held back by yesterday.
From Love and Heartache Moments: Healing Poems After Divorce and Breakups
Part of the Life Moments Series
© 2025 Deborah Ann Martin. All rights reserved.
Reflection on Facing the Day When You Don’t Want To
If you've ever had that kind of day—the one where just getting dressed feels like climbing a mountain, this poem is for you.
It’s for the woman sitting on the edge of her bed staring into space. It’s for the man who drags himself into the shower because he knows staying in bed will only make the ache worse. It’s for the friend who’s smiling in public and screaming in private.
This one is about facing tomorrow when life hits you really, really hard. The hard where it hurts to breathe. You mentally can't focus on anything. Where you just want to curl up on the bed and never open your eyes, where you just don't want to face the pain of the world outside your bedroom doors. But you pull together every ounce of determination to get out of bed and face the world outside your doors.
You may not feel strong today. But getting up is strength. Even small actions are victories. Even surviving is a win.
If all you did today was get out of bed—you’re already amazing..
The Style Behind the Words
Poetry Style Name: Minimalist Free Verse
Structure and Form: 6 lines, single stanza, direct narrative
Tone: Honest, raw, determined
Poetic Devices:
Progression: Line by line shows rising emotional and physical momentum
Alliteration: Subtle use in “pity parties” and “faced today”
Climactic Shift: Ends in personal victory
Theme: Surviving emotional pain, perseverance, personal resilience
Reading Level: 6th grade and up — simple on the surface, deeply emotional underneath
Explore More Love and Heartache Moments
This poem is part of my Life Moments Series — a deeply personal collection of poetry that reflects everyday struggles, triumphs, and transformations.
The words are simple. The emotions are real. And my hope is that they help someone else keep going.
About the Life Moments Series
This poem is part of my Life Moments Series, which explores the beauty, heartbreak, and growth we experience in everyday life.
Each book in the series captures different themes — love, heartbreak, parenting, joy, childhood, and more.
You can read more poetry or explore all of my books
Where to Go From Here
Poems like this one are meant to be felt, shared, and talked about. At Surviving Life Lessons, we believe in life survivors helping life strugglers. Our Love and Healing group can help you care for your heart, and our Journaling & Writing for Healing Group is a place to write and share with others who understand. You can also browse our Community Groups Catalog to find every group that fits where you are right now.
For more, read Swipe Left Poem: Modern Dating and the Fear of Missing Out or Choose a Memory Poem – Taking Control of What You Hold On To.
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References
Love and Heartache Moments: Healing Poems After Divorce and Breakups, Deborah Ann Martin, 2025.
Deborah Ann Martin Amazon Author Central Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/deborahamartin
About the Author:
Deborah Ann Martin is the founder of Surviving Life Lessons, a published author, poet, speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of management experience across multiple industries. An MBA graduate, U.S. veteran, single mother, and rare cancer survivor, Deborah brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her writing on resilience, leadership, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. Her mission is to empower others with practical wisdom and real-life insight to navigate life’s challenges with strength and purpose.
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