April is National Poetry Month and we're here for it!
We know poetry can feel daunting, boring or intimidating, but we believe there's a gem out there for everyone.
Whether you’re brand new to poetry or returning after years away, these collections offer a perfect place to begin — from classic emotional gut-punches to gentle nature reflections to modern, accessible verse.
Classic, Soul-Stirring Poetry (For the Old Souls)
Ariel — Sylvia Plath
Fierce, intimate, and unforgettable. This confessional collection explores identity, grief, motherhood, and transformation. Not light reading — but deeply powerful.
Collected Poems — Edna St. Vincent Millay
Romantic, dramatic, lyrical. Millay writes about love, independence, and mortality with a musical elegance that feels timeless.
The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Short, piercing poems that explore death, nature, faith, and solitude. Dickinson’s spare language still feels startlingly modern.
Selected Poems — Rainer Maria Rilke
Philosophical and spiritual reflections on art, existence, and human longing. A quiet but profound reading experience.
The Collected Poems of Dylan Thomas — Dylan Thomas
Rich, rhythmic, emotional poetry meant to be read aloud. Themes of life, death, and memory pulse through this collection.
Nature-Filled, Reflective Poetry (Craft’n Pages Vibes)
Devotions — Mary Oliver
A beloved “gateway” poetry collection filled with Oliver’s most meaningful works. Her poems invite readers to slow down, observe nature, and live with intention.
A Collection of Poems by Robert Frost
The poetry of Robert Frost is praised for its realistic depiction of rural life in New England during the early twentieth century, as well as for its examination of social and philosophical issues
Modern, Accessible Poetry (For Busy Readers)
Milk and Honey — Rupi Kaur
Minimalist poems about survival, healing, relationships, and femininity — structured in sections that explore pain, love, and growth.
Home Body — Rupi Kaur
A reflective exploration of inner life, self-trust, and emotional resilience.
What Kind of Woman — Kate Baer
Sharp, relatable, and often quietly devastating poems about motherhood, marriage, womanhood, and identity. The collection became a major bestseller upon release.
How About Now - Kate Baer
Renowned poet Kate Baer returns with a bold and compassionate collection that confronts the march of time in a shifting world.
Additional Beautiful Poetry Picks to Discover
Call Us What We Carry — Amanda Gorman
A hopeful, contemporary collection reflecting on history, identity, and collective resilience. It debuted at #1 on bestseller lists.
The Best of It — Kay Ryan
A Pulitzer Prize-winning collection known for its witty, concise free-verse poems.
