Sonnets still have a reputation for being about the unrequited love of a man for a woman. AndreasPraefcke/Wikimedia Commons As poets have demonstrated for centuries, a sonnet for your beloved never ...

Choosing the right love poem for your boyfriend can be incredibly nerve-wracking, whether you're in a new relationship or have been together for ages. From sweet, short love poems for him to read on ...

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A framed poster of a stamp depicting Langston Hughes, who wrote some of the best poems in American history. Poetry provides the perfect way to indulge in the escapism of reading without the commitment ...

“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way than this: where I does not exist, nor ...

Sure, there are birthday cards, holiday cards and anniversary cards for that special man in your life. Then there’s that “just because” note stuck to the fridge before he heads out for a long day at ...

Recite these cozy Christmas poems to share the holiday spirit and make even your Grinchiest loved ones say, "Ho, ho, ho!" Snow-tipped chimneys, fresh pine, lively carols and gifts wrapped with care: ...

From the sonnets of William Shakespeare to the writings of Walt Whitman and the rejuvenating words of Amanda Gorman, poetry is indelibly writ into the fabric of not only popular culture, but the ...

Vincent van Gogh, "Self-Portrait" (1889) (image courtesy the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC) Editor’s Note: The following poems have been excerpted with permission and adapted from ...

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