Mad Girl’s Love Song By Sylvia Plath
Would you believe it if I said that apparently, Sylvia Plath wrote the poem Mad Girl’s Love Song in the same month when she first attempted suicide? It is true! Why else would she call herself a mad girl? A New York-based magazine, titled, Mademoiselle was the first to publish the poem, which then received much fame and acclamation. In fact, it was one of Sylvia’s favorites too. Mad Girl’s Love Song by Sylvia Plath is a poem written from the point of view of a young woman who’s had her heartbroken. Even though a very short poem, there so much that the poet conveys, depicting the various phases of love.…
The Flea by John Donne- Classic Love Poems
Some poets need no introduction. John Donne is one of those classic poets who is famous for his metaphysical poems. He had the knack to pick up the littlest things from the environment and use it to write unique poetry. The Flea by John Donne is one such poem too. His poems were different and not something that the audience in those centuries welcomed openly. But for a group of people who enjoyed reading Donne’s work, he wasn’t popular until the early 20th century when he received greater acceptance. The fresh appeal in Donne’s poems contrasting with passion and talks of physical love became a reason for criticism. His poems…
A Collection of Love Poems- Romance Personified
The term “love poems” is enough to catch the attention of everyone here at Love Smitten. Now imagine a collection of love poems- that is undoubtedly romance personified, isn’t it? We bring to you a carefully picked selection of poems from the book Intriguing Lives by Anjali Kakar. With the world stepping out of their homes, to get used to the unlock periods, we thought, there should be something to keep hopes alive and fears at bay. Romance & love never go out of style; It’s what some people literally breathe. The increased work pressure and the stress to deal with the new normal is too much. You will find…
She Walks In Beauty by Lord Byron – An Enchanting Poem
When was the last time you thought about a person who lights up your life? When was the last time you dedicated a piece of visual or lyrical art to his or her indispensable presence in your life? Chances are it’s probably been a while; especially with how monotonous life has been, appreciating the people around you becomes a little difficult. That is why today we are bringing an enchanting piece of poetry to your life – She Walks In Beauty by the celebrated poet Lord Byron. The poem is a stunning lyric that focuses on feminine beauty and how outer beauty is a direct manifestation of the inner goodness…
I LOVE YOU: a poem crafted with passion
Last month, our theme Independence in Love won your hearts. We are jubilant that you all adored and appreciated our theme. It has inspired us to explore more and deliver such unique themes and content to you. Today, we bring you a poem ‘I LOVE YOU’ by Ella Wheeler Wilcox under the reigns of 15 days of fabulous poetry. The poem I LOVE YOU is a simple poem yet it is intriguing. It is so stunning that we felt compelled to introduce it to our readers. Before we take a sneak peek of the poem, here’s a little something about Ella Wheeler Wilcox. More about Ella Wheeler Wilcox: The beauty…
Hindi Love Poem- और मैं जमींदोज हो गया! (And I was Buried)
via Almost all of us go through heartbreaks; we feel helpless and our life becomes empty. Thoughts about the person that left us, revisit us incessantly. We loved that special someone from every corner of our heart, but we didn’t realize that it was a ‘one-sided love’. But the agony, we cannot stop loving them, because we cling to the hope that someday they will realize that we were their true love. And this hope sometimes takes a lifetime to fulfill. This poem comes straight from the cracks of a broken heart, so in pain, yet so in love. और मैं जमींदोज हो गया! दम तोड़ गई आशाएँ मेरी …
Sonnet 17 (XVII) – by Pablo Neruda
via Pablo Neruda via Pablo Neruda is one of the most celebrated poets who has inscribed 100 love sonnets. In this post, you will read the 17th of this collection originally published in the book Cien sonetos de amor in the year 1960. An intriguing feature of Pablo’s love sonnet collection was that he divided the book into four distinctive parts. He titled them Manana, Mediodia, Tarde, and Noche which translate to morning, afternoon, evening, and night. Sonnet XVII falls in the first part of the book- Morning. Presumably, Neruda wrote these verses of 100 sonnets for his third wife, Matilde Urrutia. While he makes the poem a tad complicated to comprehend, it sure…
Ode 314 – by Rumi: Poem with Explanation
via Having written over 70,000 poetic verses, Rumi is by far one of the most searched, and inspiring poets of all times. Not just is he every poetry lover’s awe, but is also an acclaimed national poet for three countries! His soulful thoughts on a human’s individual growth concerning several life aspects have influenced several hearts and minds. Ode 314, which focuses on the phrase ‘Let them sleep’ include some of Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī’s classic lines that seem plain in words, but are rooted in their intent. Ode 314 talks about the celestial bond between the almighty God and humans. Clear your minds to journey through his profound reflections about…
You, Therefore by Reginald Shepherd
via There’s no better way to express love than with poems. While it is a tad old-school and archaic to woo someone with words, a love poem is still a chosen method by many who love the idea of love itself. It is amazing to read some of these lines written by some personalities. One such poem is You Therefore by Reginald Shepherd where he praises his women and compares her with the best of nature. Here’s his love poem that is sure to bring a smile to your face. via You, Therefore You are like me, you will die too, but not today: you, incommensurate, therefore the hours shine: …
To Emma- by John Keats- The Loveliest among the Love Poems
Every poetry lover and those who cannot think of a life beyond love knows that John Keats was one of the greatest romantic poets of the yesteryears. While he has passed leaving a legacy of romance behind, his love still prevails through his poetic gestures. To Emma by John Keats is one such classic, that we at Love Smitten cannot get over. The simplistic love of the times that have gone is a reminder of soulfulness. To Emma is one of John Keats’ Best Love Poems. His words of love breathed into a poem in the year 1815. Not many people knew of the poem until Keats’ brother, George,…
A 'Love'ly Abode
