7 Must Read Poetry Books That Speak To The Heart

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Khushi Arora
Jan 02, 2025

The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson was a profound poet but most of her works were published after her death in 1886. This collection of poems explores the themes of love, morality and the natural world.

Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

This poetry book was first published in 1855 in which Whitman speaks about his philosophy about love, life and humanity.

The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

Rupi is a modern poet and her simple style of writing resonates with readers. She uses her own illustrations in the book and talks about the themes of falling, rising and blooming.

Bright Dead Things by Ada Limón

Ada is an American poet who connects with her readers and creates an intimacy with them. Limón writes about love, loss, identity and existential crisis.

Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair by Pablo Neruda

The book was published in 1924, is a collection of iconic poems that explores the themes of love and longing.

Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith

A thought-provoking collection of poetry that explores the themes of grief and mysteries with Tracy’s unique writing style of using imaginations in her poetry.

Don't Call Us Dead by Danez Smith

This book was published in 2017, is a collection of poems that explores the themes of anger, abundance and dark humor.

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