Closely aligned to the theme of romantic love is that of desire, and across the centuries poets have written about the ...

Throughout history, poets have captured the essence of love, desire, longing, and devotion in their verses. Romantic poetry ...

By force of her imagination and skill, Emily Dickinson could take the measure of solitude, opprobrium and even damnation.

After all, no other medium captures the essence of love so accurately. While romance book series and rom-coms certainly make you feel fuzzy inside, poetry strives to distill emotion into a short ...

Valentine's Day isn't the only romantic holiday. Many a couple has enjoyed a midnight kiss at New Year. That’s Liz Lochhead’s inspiration for View of Scotland/Love Poem. The poem combines ...

Glyn Maxwell's "Stargazing" embodies the essence of human love. Not flashy, boasting or indulgent, but simple, beautiful and ...

beautifully written and romantic quotes from literature to enjoy, whatever stage of life you find yourself in. Whether you’re looking for a love poem as inspiration for a wedding reading or ...