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Poet Kwame Alexander's latest community poem is inspired by kids' definitions of love, touching on everything from ephemeral connections and puppy kisses to the circle of life and Kendrick Lamar. For Valentine's Day, we offer a love poem request line. Tell us about a moment in your life involving love, and NPR's Rachel Martin and author Kwame Alexander will find a poem to capture that feeling. Since 1986, Ted Kooser has written an annual Valentine's Day poem and sent it to an ever-growing list of women. Now, he's collected those poems in a new book, Valentines. Explore NPR's poetry Poet Kwame Alexander's latest community poem is inspired by kids' definitions of love, touching on everything from ephemeral connections and puppy kisses to the circle of life and Kendrick Lamar. For Valentine's Day, we offer a love poem request line. Tell us about a moment in your life involving love, and NPR's Rachel Martin and author Kwame Alexander will find a poem to capture that feeling. Teachers from around the country submitted what their students wrote; NPR received more than 2,000 entries. Alexander read through them and created one big love poem. "Kids finding their voice and lifting it up, for love," he tells NPR. "Nothing more powerful than that." Happy Valentine's Day! These poems are short, sweet, and sometimes funny. Feel free to save and share any of the digital cards from this article. 15 Sweet Valentine’s Day Poems to Share With Your Special Someone. You’re my sunshine when skies are gray, You make me smile in every way. So here’s my heart on Valentine’s Day, Forever yours, come what may. The 5 Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Poems Ever Written. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and what better way to express deep emotions than through poetry? Throughout history, poets have captured love’s passion, longing, and devotion in verses that make hearts flutter. Valentine's Day isn't all sweetness and light. Just ask Seattle librarian David Wright, who reads for us a different kind of Valentine story — Love Poems by Lon Otto. 8 Valentine’s Day Poems That Will Make Your Sweetheart Swoon. Swap chocolates for these romantic words. By Karla Pope Published: Jan 7, 2022. Save Article. BrAt_PiKaChU // Getty Images. The dark origins of Valentine's Day. February 13, 2011 • Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the ancient Romans had bloodier, drunker and more And NPR wants to hear about a Valentine's Day grand gesture, gift or surprise that did not go as you planned. You might have written a heartfelt song or a deep and prophetic poem. Flowers and chocolates on Valentine's Day are fine — but sometimes you want to go bigger. Bigger, however, is not always better. And NPR wants to hear about a Valentine's Day grand gesture, gift Flowers and chocolates on Valentine's Day are fine — but sometimes you want to go bigger. Bigger, however, is not always better. And NPR wants to hear about a Valentine's Day grand gesture, gift or surprise that did not go as you planned. Perhaps you bought an amazing gift. Maybe you planned a romantic getaway. Roses are seen on display at the Bagala Bros flower stand at Sydney Markets ahead of Valentine's Day on February 12, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. Flowers and chocolates on Valentine's Day are fine — but sometimes you want to go bigger. Bigger, however, is not always better. And NPR wants to hear about a Valentine's Day grand gesture, gift or surprise that did not go as you planned. Perhaps you bought an amazing gift. Maybe you planned a romantic getaway. Flowers and chocolates on Valentine's Day are fine — but sometimes you want to go bigger. Bigger, however, is not always better. And NPR wants to hear about a Valentine's Day grand gesture, gift or surprise that did not go as you planned. Perhaps you bought an amazing gift. Maybe you planned a romantic getaway. Flowers and chocolates on Valentine's Day are fine — but sometimes you want to go bigger. Bigger, however, is not always better. And NPR wants to hear about a Valentine's Day grand gesture, gift or surprise that did not go as you planned. Perhaps you bought an amazing gift. Maybe you planned a romantic getaway. You might have written a heartfelt song or a deep and prophetic poem. You might have declared your love on a billboard. You can tell us about your Valentine's Day fail in the form below. Your answers could be used on air or online. Please submit your story to us by Wednesday, February 12. Flowers and chocolates on Valentine's Day are fine — but sometimes you want to go bigger. Bigger, however, is not always better. And NPR wants to hear about a Valentine's Day grand gesture, gift or surprise that did not go as you planned. Perhaps you bought an amazing gift. Maybe you planned a romantic getaway.
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