Treasured Friend

Email the poem, “Treasured Friend,” and warm someone’s heart today! Treasured Friend You are the friend who calms my spirit, Your voice brings me joy each time I hear it. You delight in my triumphs and share in my sorrows, You bring back the joy that misery borrows. Whether together or miles apart, You are … Continue reading

Spanish Language Love Poetry

An American Orthopedic surgeon called upon us to write a poem in Spanish for his girlfriend, Tanita, who lives in her home country, Nicaragua.  Inspired by Tanita’s love of Pablo Neruda’s love sonnets, we knew the perfect poet for Tanita is Analesa Raya-Flores.  And we were right because Tanita has hung her poem next to … Continue reading

The Unique Gift of Bespoke Poetry

The Unique Gift of Bespoke Poetry “Poetry is the most concise, moving, and memorable way that people use words to express their thoughts and feelings to one another.   Poems have always been the most intimate gift one person can give another. Jennifer Styperk Jones’s remarkable Poetry Salon has taken this ancient tradition and recreated it for our time–providing the ultimate … Continue reading

Love Poem

Love Poem, Love fall with me

The search for a love poem is the quest to reveal deeply felt passions in our heart and soul.  We feel love deeply.  Often so deeply that finding the unique words to express our love is difficult.  How can it not be difficult?  Throughout the course of human history, love poetry has been created.  The … Continue reading

Read someone a poem today!!

They will love it!  We promise!  Give free love, read someone a poem.  Watch their face fill with appreciation.

Handmade Crafts with Heart in Topanga

Poetry Salon had a blast with the lovely, talented vendors and organizers of the 2nd Annual Topanga Hearts and Crafts Fair!  We had the privilege of writing a best friend poem for two young girls.  The poem told of their adventures together and why they love being friends.  A savvy girlfriend worked with us to … Continue reading

Vote on your favorite ways to say “I LOVE YOU”?!

Vote on your favorite ways to say “I love you”!  When you vote, you will be automatically entered to win $175 gift certificate to PoetrySalon.com!  That’s right, vote and win enough for an entirely original, heartfelt Valentine!  To vote, click on the image or go to: http://bit.ly/1lA4Hv4 Do you like it best when you receive … Continue reading

Picnic at Home–Romantic Idea Friday

Why not wear your favorite dress (or lingerie) to the sheet you spread in the center of your living room? Check out Trader Joe’s prices on prepared foods.  My favorite simple meal is Trader Joe’s Meatballs (found in the frozen section), with the TJ’s arrabiata sauce and fresh spaghetti or linguini. Prefer to cook a … Continue reading

Romantic Idea

Roses

On a special occasion or just because, buy your partner eleven red roses and one artificial red rose.  Place the artificial rose in the center of the bouquet. Attach a card that reads:                                              “I … Continue reading

Romantic Gift Idea–Read Between the Lines Love Letters

Love Letters

Take a book that your partner is reading and using a pencil, underline letters in a section of the book he or she has yet to read to spell out a love letter. For example in the following exert from a novel, the underlined letters come together to spell out the secret message “I love … Continue reading