I was never a gangster, I never sold drugs, I never carried a gun... I worked every day since the age of fifteen. I knew my virtues couldn't save me.

From classics to modern masterpieces, these great poetry books—recommended by poets themselves—belong on your bookshelf.

Sometimes, we don’t love the person who loves us. Ancient Greeks and Romans also had a lot to say about this subject.

Whatever emotion you're feeling can be found in poetry. So when life brings you down, turn to these inspirational poems to lift your spirits.