Love Poetry

Books are definitely a great love of mine and as I was searching for more reading material, I realized that the only poetry that I’ve read (and enjoyed) are Shakespeare’s sonnets. So I was hoping that I could get some recommendations for good poetry books that I should check out. Thank you very much!
- magilynn92

I’m reading a shakespeare poem for my english class and i don’t exactly get what this meens :
And yet by heaven, I think my love is as rare,
As any she belied with false compare.

it’s from the sonnet: my mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun, by shakespeare.
- stefany

For those who care for the poems of past, this year and the month of May can be considered as one of the best ways to relish these poems. And to be more exact, this is the time to show appreciation once again to the great sonnet works of Shakespeare, Shakespeare being one of the big names when it comes to cute love poems and sonnets about love. But why is May a perfect time to celebrate love and cherish the poems of Shakespeare?

The year as the 400th year of Shakespeare’s sonnets and poems.

Well the third week of the month of May marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s sonnets. According to records, the first edition of the sonnets which include some great poems was released on May 20, 1609 and this was made possible by Thomas Thorpe. Other sources will zero-in on a different date, but still they are one in saying that the first edition of the master’s sonnets was published in 1609, thus the year 2009 marks the 400th year of the sonnet’s existence. After 400 years of being published, Shakespeare words as used on his poems remain true, popular and continues to promote love. And the question is, will there be modern words as well that can lasts for the next 400 years and match the longevity of the words and the poems of this great master?

What are sonnets and love poems?

As a lead off to the celebration, some Shakespearean scholars have noted that Thorpe may have released the poems and the sonnets of Shakespeare without the consent of the author. But whether or not there was consent, the important thing is that the precious gems of Shakespeare in the form of sonnets and poems has been made available and has inspired many generations of lovers. The sonnets of the poet are actually forms of poems, and these sonnets are considered as the most common forms of poetry. Sonnets that talk of love, called love poems in general are poems composed of thirteen lines and these poems contain a set rhyme and arranged in a logical structure. But perhaps the best description for these sonnets is that these sonnets are associated with love poetry and as such they are known as love poems. Poems in the form of sonnets are known to use the poetic diction that is based more on vivid imagery.

Reasons why sonnets and love poems of Shakespeare and other masters stand the test of time.

And the best known poems and sonnets are the ones written by Shakespeare. The sonnets and poems of Shakespeare introduced many generations of lovers to timeless poems’ lines. Lovers and couples who know their poems know these lines’ “shall I compare thee to a summer’s day” or perhaps the more vivid “remembrance of things past”. Poems of this celebrated poet contain lines that express many thoughts about love and even betrayal. Sonnets and poems that talk about love are considered as the most personal poems around, may be because these poems addresses one of the most important emotions known to man- to love. These kinds of poems are here to stay, as long as man continues to love. Just look at the works of Shakespeare- it continues to make the romantics’ heart beat faster even after 400 years…


- Chadisa

It is often said that Language is the poetry of the soul. When you wish to speak of your love for that one special person, what other better way to do so than by speaking out your heart on perfumed paper, and sealed with a kiss? One of the most romantic, creative and inexpensive gifts you can give your partner this Valentine’s Day is a heartfelt love letter, written from the bottom of your heart! In my research and interviews with people, one of the most attractive ingredients in written communication which ’sweeps the recipient off his or her feet”, so to say, is the effort put into developing the love letter.

A real love letter is a refreshing way to express your love. Both women and men appreciate gifts that have some thoughtfulness behind them. When writing a perfect love letter it’s important to consider the status of the relationship.

Sharing that imagination with your chosen through the written word rounds out the experience. A love letter need not be pages and pages of gushing mush, either. The decline of letter love writing,however, has interestingly lead to its effectiveness as a way to express love.

Some Tips For Love Letter Writing:

- It won’t matter to your lover if your letter love writing skills are not up to par; he/she will see the thought.

- List at least three different qualities of the one you love in the letter, ideally emotional, physical, and spiritual ones.

- Write a love letter anytime.

- Never try to write a love letter when you’re in a bad mood, not only will it be more difficult to write but your bad vibes will make their way into the letter.

- In the following paragraph of your love letter, share your hopes and dreams for the future you can have together.

- Take time to personalize your letter or poem and it will be cherished for years to come.

- If you’re not Shakespeare, don’t be Shakespeare.

- If a bit of romance is the order of the day, start your letter by using adjectives like darling, dear heart, my love.

- Be in a good mood when writing a love letter.

- Another part of letter love writing is using images and memories from your own relationship in the letter. This makes the letter more personal. Your lover will realize you are writing for him/her. Pick special moment and say: “Remember this?

Things To Consider In Writing:

- Make An Offer She Cannot Refuse - Offer to do something that you know will make her really, really happy.

- Clear your desk and your mind of distractions.

- Surprise Your Partner - Surprise your partner by sharing something very intimate with her, that maybe you didn’t express in the past.

- Remember, There Are No Rules In A Love Letter - A love letter is an intimate conversation between two people and there are no rules to be abided by.


- Bercle George

Not really mock, but are different then the classic love poem. Something like Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130.

They need to be published.
- Melaina

I realize that Shakespeare has written about love in a totally different way than anyone else. I’m not really sure what this question is asking from me though, hence the cry for help . I’m not sure if its asking about the techniques or Shakespeare’s ideas on love. I feel its asking about Shakespeare’s ideas, but I could be wrong. Its supposed to be concentrated on sonnets 18, 116, 129, 130, 138, 144.

Thank You
- Dilina

i need to find a really good love poem, do you know which shakespeare one is good?
- lilmyzzchubby

If you look at the average 20 year old, the chances that they have had any real education about relationships and love are pretty slim. Growing up as kids, they probably learned a little biology about the male and female body; they’ve possibly read some love poetry by Shakespeare or some other great author; they’ve usually watched their parents relationship going through some significant ups and downs with little explanation about what’s going on. But in terms of understanding themselves and their needs and requirements for love and relationship the average 20 year old is pretty unprepared for the real world.

The main thing parents have the power to change in this area is to become more honest with children about relationships while they are still living at home. With marriage ending in divorce at the rate of about 50%, it is unfair to teach children that every relationship is supposed to last forever. It is not true that when you fall in love with somebody - or find the right person - you will live happily ever after. Having babies is not the be-all and end-all of relationships and cannot save an unhappy marriage. The form and function of the modern family has changed and children are not responsible for their parents getting divorced (many of them feel they are).

Many parents want to hide what goes on in their relationship from their children in the desperate hope that their children will do better than they have done. But it doesn’t work like that! It never has.

If you want to see your children have better relationships than you it is necessary to start by helping them learn more about the reality of love and relationship. You need to talk with them about how and why relationships work (and don’t work). Make a commitment to being more honest about your own mistakes. You also need to realize that your children know far more than you may sometimes think. When you try to hide the truth it is only confusing to them - their senses tell them one thing while your words say something quite different.

This doesn’t mean you need to spill all the blood and guts to young children and disturb them. They don’t need to know all the ups and downs in your relationship. But it does mean that you need to start to help your children have realistic expectations about relationships, and this includes the fact that every family relationship has problems. Kids need and want to learn how to face up to problems and solve them rather than run away or hide from them. 

If you feel afraid of being honest with your kids about relationships, you are not alone. The majority of parents mistakenly feel that kids need to be protected from the truth because it is often painful or disappointing. But they may not be aware that children see and feel what is going on despite all the things that are covered up or lied about. And to a child, that dishonesty is more painful than the truth. To top it all off, that dishonesty becomes their pattern for their future relationships.

On a more positive note, children can handle much more than we realize if they are treated openly and with respect. Kids who grow up with a more realistic picture of love, relationships and family living are much better prepared for life than those who are kept in ignorance and then are left to make the same mistakes as their parents.


- Sarah McCrum

When you read it later, was the poetry any good?
Catullus and Lesbia,
Shakespeare and the Dark Lady,
Donde and Mrs. X?
- Dónde Están

Love poems have long been a way for men and women to express their feelings for one another in a unique and romantic way. They range from structured, formal works such as those by William Shakespeare to free verse works by modern greats such as e.e. cummings. But of all the love poems ever written, who wrote the best love poem ever?

Of course this question may have a different answer depending on who you ask. But for the sake of argument, let’s say that the poet who created the poem that is most often quoted and most recognizable is the one who wrote the best love poem of all time. If these are the criteria, then the poem How Do I Love Thee? by the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning would win hands down.

Browning wrote this poem to her husband. She and Robert Browning, also a poet, wrote countless love letters to one another over the period of several years. Today, these love letters and the poems that accompany them are treasured parts of American literature. Here is Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s finest and most recognizable work:

How Do I Love Thee?

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.

I love thee to the level of everyday’s

Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.

I love thee with the passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose

With my lost saints, I love thee with the breath,

Smiles, tears, of all my life! and, if God choose,

I shall but love thee better after death.

When people think of love poems, they usually think of this one, especially of the first line. It has inspired many other poems in its time and is a great source of imitation. As the best love poem ever written, it has all the elements of a great work: elegant structure, classic rhyme scheme, and beautiful imagery.

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- Jay Gilbert