Poet’s Day is annually celebrated on 21^st August to honour the crafters of poetry. There are different types of poetry, depending upon the number of syllables or lines. For instance, we have sonnets, ballads, odes, acrostic poems and many more. Poetry is also categorized into genres, for example, funny poetry, poems about life, love poems, and even poems for kids. Each of these has its own place in the world of poetry. But Poet’s Day is specifically dedicated to celebrating the poets themselves. You can celebrate this day and honour your favourite poet in several ways, like writing an ode to honour their work, read a few poetry books by a new poet, or watch a movie based on the lives of famous poets.

This Poet’s Day, we have put together a list of poetry books for you to celebrate your favourite poet and the poet in you. So, let’s dive into the world of poetry!

Raised on Songs and Stories...

This deep and thought-provoking book of poetry takes its readers on a journey through life. The poems in this book are a testimony of the poet’s own misery and sadness but also tell the tale of courage and resilience. Through her words, Clare O’Reilly has managed to turn some of her dreams, sorrows and yearnings into something beautiful and inspirational for the readers. Beautifully written, this book is a perfect blend of poems about life, sorrow and hope. You can buy this book here.

It Haunts Me

Our next poetry book is a collection of some mind-blowing poems. This is the kind of book which will stay with you long after you have finished reading it. With its enchanting and absorbing poems, this masterpiece is a perfect treat for poet’s day. To grab a copy for yourself or a friend, buy it here.

Agony in the Garden

The next book we want you to add to your TBR list is this powerful poetic debut by Aidan Hesketh. It talks about love, ego, suffering and power; in short, all the fierce human emotions. But it also sheds light on the importance of faith when surrounded by chaos. A must-have for the poet’s day, you can buy this book here.

Love, Lost

Based on the author’s real-life expereince of losing her love, this is an emotionally resonant poetry book. When Heather lost her husband, the pain and sadness she had to go through were uncontrollable for her. Through her friends, she met a counsellor, who asked her to pour her feelings and sorrows out on a paper. This is when she wrote this book in the loving memory of her husband which consists of love poems for him. You can gift this book to your special someone or read it together on a romantic evening. So, grab this beautifully written poetry book here.

Mettle & Flesh

This book of poetry is based upon the observations of life and how we perceive our own selves in it. The topics in the poems deal with all sorts of emotions, such as love, sorrow, passion, fear and our innermost thoughts that we share with no one. An emotionally-charged collection of poetry, you can buy this book here on our website.

The Honest Poet

Our next choice for the poet’s day is this unique and refreshing book which is very well written and avant-garde in its own way. This book is decorated with poems that bring out the raw emotions and memories of readers. A must-read, you can also gift it to your close friends as it has some heart-warming poems about friends as well. So, grab a copy of this well-crafted and sweet book here.

Words for the Restless

As the name suggests, this book is for the restless souls; the ones who are in search of calm and solace. Inspired by the author’s personal battle with anxiety, this book is a beautiful collection of inspiring quotes and poetry. If you or anyone around you is fighting their inner demons of despair, panic, paranoia, exhaustion, confusion and anger, then this book will definitely help them tame those feelings and come out stronger. Buy this inspiring and true-to-life book here.

Threads of Song

Threads of Song is a beautiful collection of poems from the twelve volumes and collections of poetry by Phoebe Hesketh. The collection has been published by Phoebe’s son after her death. This book is available for purchase on our website, so hurry up and buy it here.

Crash

Our last pick for you from our poet’s day collection is this intellectually stimulating book which is a collection of some stirring poems. These poems are written with the aim to challenge the readers to explore words. You can buy this interesting book here.

Poet’s Day is your best chance to celebrate your favourite poet and the pleasure that poetry brings to your heart. On this day, you can appreciate the unmatched creativity of poets by taking time out and reading the best pieces of poetry ever written. If you are not much into poetry, try reading a new book or a poet you have never read before.

You can also try writing some poems of your own and send them to us by clicking here. We’re happy to review your work. You can also send your manuscript online by filling out our Online Submission Form.

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