What Would It Take -A Love Poem on Expectations
Most relationships undergo the phase when things are picture-perfect at the start and ultimately change with time. What Would it Take is one such love poem, where the narrator expresses how different the love languages are in the relationship. While one is expecting to become a “we,” the other is struggles with moving ahead from “I” and “you.” The poem speaks so many things in these few stanzas. Even though people are different, and their partners’ needs are different, none of the expectations the narrator cites in this poem are extraordinary. They are basics like wanting to be felt, heard, seen, touched, and appreciated. Throughout the poem, the poet relies…
Annabel Lee: A Poem by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and critic. He is famously known for his macabre and haunting poetry & stories, the main themes of which typically revolve around death. Annabel Lee is one such example. He was one of the poets of the Romantic era and was one of the earliest people who wrote stories in the ‘short story’ format. His works mostly grew famous during the latter part of his short life and gained international fame after his death. Poe’s best-known fiction works are Gothic, and usually are centered around the theme of death, with gruesome details concerning the same. His works are typically ‘dark’ and…
An English Love Poem by Guest Poet Kalen Dion- Only for A Moment
Here is an English love poem which is a sublime collection of wondrous words etched by our guest poet Kalen Dion. His words on love have a deep impact on many, including us. Kalen Dion is an author and artist based out of Southern California in the United States. With a sharp focus on the dichotomies of human experience, his work speaks of sorrow and joy, grief and recovery, and the process of coming back home to oneself. You can follow Kalen Dion here. “Only for a moment” is a poem about the permanence and transience of love, how the flow of time polishes our processes, and the connectedness of…
‘On Love’ by Kahlil Gibran- A poem that emotes genuine sentiments!
via It is indeed a blissful experience to read a poem written by Kahlil Gibran, a much-famed poet, visual artist, and philosopher. His style of writing is pleasant to a reader’s eye and convincing to every poetry-lover. Read the poem ‘On Love’, which is one of his best! On Love By Kahlil Gibran Then said Almitra, Speak to us of Love. And he raised his head and looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them. And with a great voice he said: When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you…
Will you let me marry him, daddy? (The anxiety of confessing to my father!)
via After many years of love and princess-treatment, there comes a time when girls finally find another man! A man, who can never be a replacement for her father, but yet, cannot go ahead with him without her father. It is a big deal; he wants to look out for you, but you want to balance your emotions on both sides. Coming from a country of arranged marriages, confessing my relationship before my father was the hardest thing I have had to do. He loves me so much, that I knew any guy wouldn’t be the best in his eye on the first go. That said, it doesn’t matter where…
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…
तेरी एक नज़र (Just One Look)- With Translation
via तेरी एक नज़र तेरी उस एक नज़र के दीवाने क्या हुए, हम तो भरी महफ़िल में सबसे बेगाने हुए । शायरी की मांग करते रहे सब लोग, और हम शब्द-बे-शब्द यूँही लड़खड़ाते रहे हाँ चलो आज इज़हार करता हूँ, ये सच है की तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ । पता नही अब क्या होगा इसका अंजाम, इस फिक्र में ये रात भी तुम्हारे नाम करता हूँ । चलो आज फिर से इश्क़ की शुरुआत करते हैं, तुम्हारी सुनते हैं और कुछ तुम्हारे नाम करते हैं । कोशिश रहेगी गलतियों को ना दुहराने की, “कुछ नया कर” इस इश्क़ को अंजाम देते हैं । भरे बाज़ार में मुलाकात आंखों की…
तुम आओगी ना माँ… Will you return, my beloved mother?
इक बार फिर से बुला लो ना, आ जाओ सामने और मुख से पुकार लो ना माँ। है आँख नम, और सूखा गला, इक बार फिर से गले लगा जाओ ना माँ।
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: …
Hindi Love Poem- तेरे जाने के बाद (With translation)
via तेरे जाने के बाद which translates to ‘After You Left’ is a Hindi Love Poem about the feelings one generally relates to after a breakup. Etched to stir the broken hearts, Love Smitten urges people to address their emotions, and give life more chances! Don’t know the ‘Hindi’ language? A translation follows at the end! तेरे जाने के बाद होठों से छू लिया मैंने, बाँहों में आज भर लिया है, तेरी खुशबू को सीने में आज समां लिया हैं मैंने प्यार के सपने जो मैं देख रहा हूँ, हर एक सपने में तेरा साथ पा लिया है मैंने तू मेरी धड़कन, मेरा प्यार, मेरा विश्वास है, बिन तेरे…
