One of my favorite diversions is reading poetry that appeals to serious matters of the heart. For this website, I've chosen the following superb collection of heartfelt poems that are grounded in an emotional landscape of real life issues. I surmise that many readers will discover at least one of these poems relevant and pertinent in their lives and/or someone they know.
"Great poetry can alter the way we see ourselves. It can change the way we see the world. You may never have read a poem in your life, and yet you can pick up a volume, open it to any page, and suddenly see your own original face there; suddenly find yourself blown into a world full of awe, dread, wonder, marvel, deep sorrow, and joy."
-- Roger Housden
