Closely aligned to the theme of romantic love is that of desire, and across the centuries poets have written about the torture of yearning. The Greek poet Sappho knew this even 2,600 years ago. Women ...

Translated by Yone Noguchi, this wistful waka poem encompasses the fragile beauty of lost love. The simplicity and precision of short Japanese poems, and their ability to convey so much in so few ...

Nothing New,” which the American poet wrote in 1918, is published for the first time in The New Yorker’s Anniversary Issue.

This Valentine's Day, don't miss the chance to share a heartfelt verse with that special someone who fills your life with joy ...