To commemorate a 60th wedding anniversary, browse poems that celebrate the commitment and enduring strength of a relationship in the face of time and change. From classical sonnets to modern, cutting-edge prose, choose from poems that touch on the subject of true and lasting love.
Consider classical works like Shakespeare's "Sonnet CXVI" or "To My Dear and Loving Husband" by Anne Bradstreet. Both poems celebrate the resilience of a long commitment using elegant and ornamental language. For the romance-minded, browse the love sonnets of Pablo Neruda and the poems of E.E. Cummings. Both men are known for their singular and unique style. Finally, consider the modern, everyday voice of Margaret Atwood and her poem "Habitation," in which she recognizes the everyday miracle of making a marriage work.
