Love has always found its purest expression in poetry. Through verses, we capture emotions that sometimes words alone cannot describe—the heartbeat of affection, the sweetness of intimacy, and the ...

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 ...

Love has a way of gathering humanity. When I think about what it takes to be a good global citizen, the word “love” is at the center of that tree. If our tree for love had branches, they would remind ...

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 ...

Linda L. Franklin shares a heartfelt collection of accessible poems that explore love, friendship, and the enduring ...

In life and in love, poetry makes every emotion more tangible. Poetry has given me community. I return to my favorite poems time and time again. In every moment of both misery and joy, I’m reminded of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Are you a fan of poetry? There are several poems that are based on our home state, Louisiana, for ...

Poetry can literally give you chills. A Free Press intern explains why — and how to start reading it without fear.

On World Poetry Day, we look at how people are sometimes compelled to express their feelings and ideas through poems. This Tuesday is World Poetry Day, and we are taking note of this day on NPR. May ...

Pine & Sea Press highlights What Love Leaves Behind, the critically praised poetry collection by author Karen Hansen. The ...

Birthdays are fantastic occasions, but who says you can’t celebrate friendship any day? Whether it’s with a warm friendship quote or a thoughtful gift (like a book about friendship), there are so many ...