This article explores the importance of having wedding readings, and suggests some moving and original poems that will make your wedding stand out from all the rest.

Jan 6, 2008 - Harriet Morris

A selection of some of the most romantic love poems that are ideal for use during a marriage ceremony.

Nov 12, 2010 - Linda Smallwood

Brief biography of Pablo Neruda, considered the best South American poet known for "Veinte poemas de amor y una cancion desesperada."

Nov 20, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Hirsch delivers what he promises. The book is shaped with a flowing lyricism that holds the reader in a voluptuous trance.

Mar 14, 2009 - Theresa Ann White

Express love on Valentine's Day with passion and sincerity. Here's a list of classic love poems, poems for lovers, and poems for married couples.

Dec 29, 2009 - Megan Jungwi

In Edward de Vere's sonnet, the speaker compares falling in love to a game of tennis.

Sep 18, 2007 - Linda Sue Grimes

Edward Hirsch's book on poetry teaches to be present with a poem and how to become a part of its process.

Mar 3, 2010 - Melody Lark

Creative quotes on love, passion, devotion and desire can help you celebrate Valentine's Day, write a love letter or write your wedding vows.

Feb 7, 2010 - Rebekah Richards

Puritans are often portrayed as austere, religious people in male-dominated society who live by moral and ethical codes that are too high to attain.

Oct 21, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

Rumi's mystical poems reveal a facet of the Islamic philosophy that remains unknown for most people. Here's a brief explanation of three of Rumi's poems.

Feb 19, 2011 - Thais Campos

Poetry offers a different perspective on power and politics in a complex world. In honor of Poetry Month KnopfPoetry.com offers free poems starting April 1.

Mar 30, 2011 - Christine Welter

"O Perfect Love" is a solemn Christian wedding music, lyrics by writer Dorothy Gurney and composer Joseph Barnby, with two tune names "O Perfect Love" and "Sandringham."

Aug 17, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Love poems and nothing but love poems is a fun way to bring poetry into the classroom. Students can learn shape poetry, syllable count poetry, and rhyme poetry.

Jan 18, 2008 - Kellie Hayden

Poems by Emily Dickinson deal with love themes in contrasting ways. What are the different ways Emily Dickinson poetry approaches love?

Jul 29, 2010 - Marcia Claesson

Writing an acrostic poem for someone you love is a memorable way of showing how much you care.

Oct 13, 2010 - Tana Blum

Poetry is a genre often sought after in challenging emotional times. The emergence of love and the time of separation/divorce are two of those situations.

Aug 26, 2011 - Catherine Owen

A few tricks and methods on how to write a romantic love poem for a great Valentines day gift, considering starting points, themes and form.

Jan 28, 2011 - Chad Greggor

The book Bright Star, with an introduction by writer-director Jane Campion, contains letters and poems of the English Romantic poet that inspired the film.

Jan 24, 2011 - Leslie C. Halpern

Valentine's Day is a great hook for lesson plans teaching kids metaphors and similes in love poems. Activities on poems by Robert Burns and Carol Ann Duffy.

Dec 3, 2010 - Cathy Anne Smith