Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah still remembers hearing the first poem that moved him.

Secret love is an intense and hidden feeling, expressed in whispers and furtive glances. These poems capture that hidden ...

When love walks away with someone else, it hurts, but it can also be the start of your rebirth. These 4 heartbreak poems will ...

To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, we invited 5 Washington Post photographers to capture nature, and invited 5 ...

Today, we help you pay attention to the sound and feel of this week’s poem. Play our game to see how much you’ve already ...

Poems can evoke laughter, tears, and thoughtful reflection. Recent research has shown their therapeutic effects: how they can reduce stress, relieve grief, and increase well-being.