A master of spoken-word performance, Gibson insisted that poetry, especially when read aloud to an audience, was a political act.

Romantic poetry transcends time, offering readers a glimpse into the depth of human emotions and the beauty of love. Whether celebrating passion, unbreakable bonds, or heart-wrenching yearning, these ...

His poem “Traveling” beautifully captures the essence of companionship and love, making it a must-read for anyone who treasures the joys of spending time with friends.

The love between friends deserves to be celebrated. These poems about friendship are sweet, relatable and heartfelt ways to say "I love you." ...

(Eliot’s Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock was first published in Poetry magazine.) Poems became less like high-end pop songs and more like math problems to be solved.

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 ...

An Oxford researcher found a rare, handwritten variation of one of Shakespeare’s most famous love poems. About 400 years ago, its meaning might have been very different.

Some flowers are red; some flowers are blue. We have funny roses-are-red poems you can share with your entire crew.

Author Kwame Alexander reflects on healing and the power of writing in his new memoir, "Why Fathers Cry at Night," released on May 23.

Ben wrote his final poem in October of 2024. He never posted it because he took a fall in the garage and broke his wrist, ...

Here are eight poems about my experience as a caregiver to my wife during her final days. As a caregiver to his wife, Charles wrote several poems about their time together during her final days. I ...

City Hall asked top staffers to write poems about their agency for the little-known national “Poem in your Pocket” day — perfecting the art of time-wasting, sources said Wednesday.