Poems That Touch the Heart

by A.L. Alexander (Editor)

With over 650,000 copies in print, "Poems That Touch The Heart" is America's most popular collection of inspirational verse.

Genres: Poetry, Anthologies

415 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1941

Reviews

[Gina House]

4.75🌟 It took me a little over two years, but I finally finished reading all of the poems in this HUGE collection. Surprisingly, this is the absolute best collection of poems I've ever come across. I've read (or tried to read) many poetry collections with very little luck. I could not find a particular poet's works that I really loved.

But, in this book, I have at least 50 poems (or more!) bookmarked as favorites. It blows my mind! The fact that it was published in 1941 makes a lot of sense because that's my ultimate time period choice for cozy books (if that makes any sense).

The fact that these poems are supposed to "touch the heart" definitely increased the chances of me connecting with the entries. I think being a sensitive and empathic person sometimes makes poetry a little harder to read because they make any tones of negativity or sadness feel so much stronger. I really enjoy a lighthearted poem with hope, inspiration, or comfort.

If you are someone who wants to love poetry (like me!), but you haven't had any luck finding poetry to connect to and love, this is absolutely the book to try. I found mine for a few dollars at a local thrift shop, but I believe there are both hardcover, paperback and Kindle versions available.

I really loved this book!

P.S. I'll also be taking note of any poems that are written by the same person so I can update this review with names in the future.

[Imania Margria]

This collection of touching poems has inspired me throughout my life. I have read it from cover to cover. Each poem is so moving and inspiring and can be used to motivate you through and time or event in your life, both good and bad. They are all still relatable no matter how old they are. Definitely the top of my favorite poetry collections list. Love it!

[Kolton Tolman]

I heard an interview of Elvis Presley where he spoke briefly on this book. he especially liked Should You Go First.

[PearlDoll]

I was gifted this book by my Great Grandmother before she had passed. I've had it on the Shelf for a While, and had decided to read it recently to Honor her!

I do love Poetry very much, and I found the Poetry in this Book to be absolutely Beautiful! Especially the ones that talked about Friendship and Love. I also found some of them to be very relatable, even to this day.

However... I also see some of this book as Childish. It's all "Have Hope" amongst other stuff that is pretty much shoving Christianity and Toxic Positivity down our Throats, which isn't 100% realistic.

This Book just wasn't for me in General, but I'm glad to have read it regardless.

[zely✩]

another poetry book i’ve read recently. this book i thrifted (only $2 !!) and it truthfully felt like i found lost treasure. poetry is definitely one of my favorite styles of literature, and i love finding books that are just a collection of a bunch of different poems by some of the greatest of all time.

[Leonore]

A wide collection of poetry and there's something for everyone in it. Great book.

[Brittani Lizabeth]

An absolutely beautiful collection of poems.

[christine ✩]

THSI WAS PUBLISHED IN 1941???????? screaming actually

[Joe___2541]

There were barely any good poems

[Sara]

Excellent collection of uplifting verse! Takes awhile to read when you just read a bit here and there, but so worthwhile. Great for daily devotional type reading.

[Maheswary Mohanty]

Amazing is one word and even that is difficult to comprehend in this case!

[Evie]

It's a nice collection, though it can wax didactic. Many poems can appear very naive; just think happy thoughts, and you'll be happy! Oh, if we were all happy and peaceful, the world would be a better place. Things like that. The introduction says that we live in a world where cynicism is the norm, that if you have any kind of sentiment or faith, you're seen as childish. Thinking of that, it seems like I'm holding these virtues against the collection… but while I do value faith in humanity and the beauty of a pure thought, I had too many moments of "but life isn't that simple."

Too sentimental for me? Maybe. But it's a good book for someone who is a layman of poetry.

[Rebecca]

I love this poetry book. I happened upon it when I was browsing at the bookstore one day. I didn't realize what a treasure it would be. I'm so glad I have it.

Most of the poetry is easy to read, thought provoking, and inspiring. It's not a book of long poems; but it does have a lot of well-known poetry in it.

If you can find a copy, I recommend it. It's a great book to reference now and again. I did read it cover to cover the first time. Then I highlighted my favorites so I could read them again.

[Cws]

821.08

[Sadie]

I love poetry and this collection of poems didn't disappoint. Most of them are touching, feel-good, rhyming ones..which is my favorite kind of poem.

[Alice]

I enjoyed this compilation of poetry so much that there really isn't any binding left on my book to hold it together.

[Suzanne]

A wonderful collection of poems that I enjoyed reading each day!

[Snailbookworm]

A beautiful compilation of lovely, inspiring and thought provoking poems. One of the best gifts I received.

[Angela]

This is beautiful light compilation of poems.

[Jacqueline Cocklin]

Loved it!!

[Tonya]

When feeling low I can't think of a more constructive way to lift ones spirit.

[Pamela Moore]

This is an anthology of light poetry on nearly every subject of interest. Everyone should find something in this book -- if you are a layman of poetry.

[Rebecca Rash]

Have a really old copy, and have read all once, but always go back for my favorites.

[Hope]

It's too bad that what passes for inspirational verse is mostly fluffy.

[Fredrick Danysh]

This is a collection of poems by various poets about life, happiness, faith, and other topics. There is something for everyone here and all are inspirational.

[Patricia Stinson]

Uplifting poems for many different themes. Good reading at night before going to sleep. Very soothing.

[Jeni]

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