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Inspiration for the Spirit

A lovely place to wander for poetry and inspiration to soothe the soul

Classic Love Poems

“O for the gentleness of old romance, the simple planning of a minstrel’s song!” —John Keats

classic love poems

Love’s Growth
by John Donne (1572-1631)

I scarce believe my love to be so pure
As I had thought it was,
Because it doth endure
Vicissitude, and season, as the grass;
Methinks I lied all winter, when I swore
My love was infinite,
If spring makes it more … Read more
 

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Because

A love poem by Sara Teasdale

Oh, because you never tried
To bow my will or break my pride,
And nothing of the cave-man made
You want to keep me half afraid,
Nor ever with a conquering air
You thought to draw me unaware—
Take me, for I love you more
Than I ever loved before ...
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