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

May this February 14th be filled with love and romance. Share these poems with your soulmate and let them know how much they ...

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

Through its long and diverse history, Valentine’s Day has evolved from an ancient fertility rite into a global celebration of ...

Ever have a crush on a professor? If so, it probably died a dignified death in your diary, since such late adolescent infatuations rarely last past spring break. If anything really happens, someone ...

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

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is thought to be connected to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. The holiday's modern traditions are largely attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, ...

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 ...

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

Marianne Faithfull, the London-born singer with an inimitable voice, has passed away at the age of 78. She was known for many ...

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 ...