Most Popular Poets
- William Shakespeare (1564)
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809)
- William Wordsworth (1770)
- Emily Dickinson (1830)
- William Butler Yeats (1865)
- Kahlil Gibran (1883)
- John Donne (1572)
- John Ashbery (1927)
- Langston Hughes (1902)
- Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792)
- Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837)
- Robert Browning (1812)
- William Blake (1757)
- Walt Whitman (1819)
- Samuel Menashe (1925)
- W. S. Merwin (1927)
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807)
- Carl Sandburg (1878)
- Robert Frost (1874)
- Thomas Hardy (1840)
- John Milton (1608)
- Sir Philip Sidney (1554)
- Edgar Lee Masters (1868)
- Wallace Stevens (1879)
- Robert Herrick (1591)
- Edward Thomas (1878)
Most Popular Poems
- 1. Palestine by Navakanta Barua
- 2. Sonnet 12: When I do count the clock that tells the time by William Shakespeare
- 3. Bread by Kamau Brathwaite
- 4. Freedom by Langston Hughes
- 5. Metals Metals by Russell Edson
- 6. The Photos by Diane Wakoski
- 7. On Love by Kahlil Gibran
- 8. Faith by Linda Pastan
- 9. If-ing by Langston Hughes
- 10. Darwin by Lorine Niedecker
- 11. The Song of Wandering Aengus by William Butler Yeats
- 12. Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
- 13. A Boat by Richard Brautigan
- 14. Roads by Edward Thomas
- 15. Sonnet 10: Lawrence, of virtuous father virtuous son by John Milton
- 16. Voyage by Samuel Menashe
- 17. Desert by Adonis
- 18. Ice by Gail Mazur
- 19. Dawn by Ella Higginson
- 20. Shore Line by Carl Rakosi
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Discover the captivating world of poetry, where words dance on the page and emotions come to life. Whether you are a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just starting your poetic journey, this is the perfect place for you.
At Poems and Poets, we celebrate the power of words and the beauty of expression. Our site is a treasure trove of literary gems, showcasing an extensive collection of poems from renowned poets throughout history. From classic sonnets to contemporary free verse, there is something here to ignite your imagination and touch your heart.
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