The Pocket Love Poems

by Gemini

Love, like the stars, is an eternal theme that poets have cherished since humans first expressed their emotions in writing thousands of years ago.

Whether depicting love that is eternal, romantic, sensual, or tragically doomed, poets have captured our most profound emotions in their verses, expressing feelings we often find hard to put into words. This collection features poems that delve into every facet of this powerful emotion, including some of the most renowned love poems ever written.

The Pocket Love Poems consists of a moving and timeless collection, including the work of William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, and Christina Rossetti.

Genres: Poetry

128 pages, Hardcover

Published February 4, 2025

Reviews

[Jessi ❤️ H. Vojsk [if villain, why hot?] · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whether that love be eternal, romantic, sensual or doomed in some way, poets have given voice to our deepest emotions in their love poems, expressing beautifully the sentiments we so often struggle to articulate.

What a beautiful little books full of poems.

[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect little collection to expand the poetic prowess of any love fanatic.

I enjoy poetry, but find it is often less accessible. Collections are typically published with works from one poet, or well known poets from history are quoted for the same 3 lines.

It is really refreshing to explore poetry from all the greats, and to delve into new & more traditional styles.

I so enjoyed Edgar Allen Poe’s “Annabel Lee,” which I read back in high school and didn’t appreciate as much as I do now.

[Kristy Chown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once upon a time I was a student in university heavily into poetry. I started writing at the age of 13 and poems were my favourite thing to write. I am sad to say I lost of my original pieces but this book brought me back to one of my first loves in literature. I remember the first time I came upon John Donne's "The Good Morrow" my heart was captured. Thank you NetGalley and Gemini for giving me access to this ARC in time for Valentines Day! It was so nice to read through the way poets captured different aspects of love. I enjoyed how the imagery used to evoke feelings around love changes so much over time. I loved the poem by DGR, Emily Brontë, and Khalil Gibran. "What lips my lips have kissed" reminded me a lot of my relationship with my partner. I feel like this tome is a great full-proof guide to some of the literary greats on love. I even found some authors I had forgotten about but love, like Emily Dickinson and Sara Teasdale. The Kiss by Sara Teasdale was one of my favourite poems as a teenager! I also appreciate that the book has dedicated blurbs about famous poets from different times. Definitely a compact keeper of a book for anyone looking for a little romantic inspiration!

[Charli · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 stars

a lovely collection of romantic poems, from friendship to lovers, and much more. this was a very cozy read and I enjoyed getting to expose myself to poem styles I've not read before. i really enjoyed working through these poems in one afternoon!

thanks to netgalley for the arc!

[Iara Moure · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me gustó mucho la edicion y el rejunte de este poemario. Lo que si me tiró para atras eran las minimas biografias que te hacian de algunos autores. Esta antología poética con buenos poetas y la edicion y el amor que tiene. Lo amo.

[Bea · Rating 4 out of 5]

~4.5~

Cute, small and easy to read. Plus, I got to read poems I had never read before nor did I know were written.

Thank you for the opportunity!

Signing off,
B.

[ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a hopeless romantic I loved this

[Brooke ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As a sucker for romance, I was excited to dive into The Pocket Love Poems by Gemini, hoping for some sweet and heartfelt poetry to brighten my day.

I read the Kindle version of this collection, and the formatting wasn’t quite right, making it difficult to enjoy on my e-reader. When I pulled it up on my phone, the experience was much better. However, since I rely on my Kindle due to migraines, the poor formatting was a drawback.

That said, the collection itself was lovely. I appreciated the different expressions of love woven throughout the poems, and I even came across a few styles I hadn't encountered before, which was a nice surprise. While not every poem resonated with me, I mostly enjoyed them and found the book perfect for cozy, bite-sized reading throughout the day.

[Throughyourcloset · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF