Wedding readings are a case in point. The internet has more love poems that you could shake a diamante-clad veil at, but choosing something that speaks to you is a tough proposition. Unless you ...
As flattering as it is to be asked to give a reading at a friend or family member's wedding, it can be dauting finding the right poem to read. The pressure is even more acute if it's for a sombre ...
One area where this is especially true is wedding poetry. Couples who choose to have poems read out during their wedding ceremonies often want to find beautiful and moving verses that sum up their ...
Another very suitable hymn for a wedding as the words focus on God ... The words of this hymn are based on a Middle Irish poem. which was translated into English by Eleanor Hull.
Poets have been writing about death since the beginning of the written word, and it’s no wonder their poems often appear at funerals. Not only do funeral poems help people process the loss of a ...
Barnaby Martin of Listening In looks at the origin of the incredibly poignant scene from Four Weddings and a Funeral in which a young John Hanna recites the heartbreaking W.H. Auden poem “Stop ...
Naomi: I'm looking for a card that puts into words how I feel about my friend, and lots of these cards use poems to express feelings. Naomi: Poetry is a really great way of putting into words the ...