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Novelist Mary Shelley kept the heart of her deceased husband, the poet Percy Shelley, in her desk drawer.
The best love songs strive to keep things as simple as possible.
Coming to grips with the economics of roses can be a thorny issue.
Valentine’s Day can be isolating for people who aren’t in romantic relationships. But research shows there are benefits to remaining single.
A photo beamed via a satellite from a smartphone is never the same as the description of a place the lover must try hard to imagine.
A poem about birds meeting in February to pick their mates is the first known example of Valentine’s day being connected with love.
Kamadeva, also known as Madana, is the Hindu god of love, desire and infatuation.
We might be separated but poems can help bridge the gap and express the sadness of being apart this Valentine’s Day.
They can seem daunting to write but are wonderful to receive so here are a handful of tips to write your own love poem.
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