LOVE POEMS 💘

Poetry can help you come to terms with the intonation and rhythm of English. This site features a selection of poems by classical and contemporary poets read by well-known actors. 

Please open the menu on the left-hand side of the site to see the list of poets selected. 

How to read Shakespeare- clip from Sex Education (Netflix)

'Night', by William Blake [recommended if you want to really hear the special intonation and 'music' of poetry in English]

'Like Otters', by Hollie McNish

'Nobody Told Me', by Hollie McNish

'These I Can Promise', by Mark Twain

'Love After Love', by Derek Walcott

'Remember', by Christina Rosetti 

'Sigh No More', from Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare [to really 'feel' the rhythm of poetry]