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

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

Many Americans have heard the expression “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine” – in fact, a quick Google search turns ...

Want to read the full poem? Check out The Raven and Other Poems. It's not the kind of comforting book that will help you ...

Wedding readings are a case in point. The internet has more love poems that you could shake a diamante-clad veil at, but choosing something that speaks to you is a tough proposition. Unless you ...

Where to read this sonnet: Poetry Foundation. 2. Sonnet 116: “Let me not to the marriage of true minds.” (1609) Sonnet 116 is arguably one of the most famous love-themed poems ever written.

Valentine's Day is a time for poetry, to speak of love and how romance and relationships change and deepen over time. Elders ...