Bliss and loss go together. This is an old idea in poetry. “Recuerdo” can be classified as an aubade — from “aube,” the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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

Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap? In a new series, award-winning poet Jessica Traynor shares insights ...

A young couple, who met at 7 years old at Sunday school, welcomed their first child together, 16 years later. The couple ...