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)
- Walt Whitman (1819)
- Samuel Menashe (1925)
- William Blake (1757)
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807)
- Carl Sandburg (1878)
- W. S. Merwin (1927)
- Robert Frost (1874)
- Thomas Hardy (1840)
- Sir Philip Sidney (1554)
- Edgar Lee Masters (1868)
- John Milton (1608)
- Wallace Stevens (1879)
- Robert Herrick (1591)
- David Ferry (1924)
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. Freedom by Langston Hughes
- 4. The Photos by Diane Wakoski
- 5. Bread by Kamau Brathwaite
- 6. Metals Metals by Russell Edson
- 7. On Love by Kahlil Gibran
- 8. Darwin by Lorine Niedecker
- 9. Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
- 10. Faith by Linda Pastan
- 11. The Song of Wandering Aengus by William Butler Yeats
- 12. A Boat by Richard Brautigan
- 13. Sonnet 10: Lawrence, of virtuous father virtuous son by John Milton
- 14. Voyage by Samuel Menashe
- 15. Shore Line by Carl Rakosi
- 16. Revenge by Letitia Elizabeth Landon
- 17. If-ing by Langston Hughes
- 18. Preparedness by Edwin Markham
- 19. Sonnet: The History of Puerto Rico by Jack Agüeros
- 20. The Fountain by Charles Baudelaire
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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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