Sending poems is a heartfelt gesture, a way to remind your man just how much he means to you. Never stop doing it, because only a love poem can truly open the door to the heart.

A week ago, I had a column titled Poems by Heart. The column drew responses from ... Mark Helprin, novelist, short-story writer, journalist: When I was a kid, I had an extraordinary memory ...

This is called learning a poem ‘off by heart’. It’s a great way to really ... It’s not always easy though. Watch this short clip for some tips on how to memorise a poem effectively.