Love poetry will never not be relevant

[Rebekah Marie]

Love and romance at its base haven't changed in decades, maybe ever. The feelings we experience when we are in love are the same now as they were hundreds of years ago. Yes, society has changed, standards have changed, but feelings, no, they will always be so rooted that they do not ebb and sway with societal nudges. This is why poetry, especially love poetry will always remain relevant. There is always a way to connect to the time through these feelings, whether that be the 1400's or today.
Pablo Neruda, one of my favorite poets writes in dated speech, though I can connect to the emotion as if he were speaking today. Similar to Shakespear, though he writes so differently than us, we can connect with the love and affection much better than anything else because it is such a strong emotion, and will always be relevant. no matter the speech, date, or even language.

[Topsey]

I think that is what is so beautiful about poetry and love. It is that no matter when, where or who a person is they can feel something at the same time as someone else. Poetry doesn’t just make us feel, it transports us to somewhere and some time completely.

[anaplasticCerebrum]

Agreed! I'll definitely check out Pablo Neruda, I've never heard of him. Even with all the news ways we have to communicate and the freedom from institutions and obstacles that would oppress love in the past (e.g., arranged marriages, long distances), the actual experience of love is always constant.