Poem on Your Pillow Day

Poem on Your Pillow Day is an annual worldwide celebration where poems are left on pillows. The idea came from a group of enthusiastic people who wanted to encourage more people to write and share poetry in this unique way. The day is also a great occasion to read poems by both famous and lesser-known authors. It falls on the first Tuesday in May.

History

Poem on Your Pillow Day began in May 2015 as an event hosted by the online group Tweetspeak. Initially, people would leave poems on their child’s pillow, often accompanied by a rose. Hotels soon joined the celebration, leaving poems for their guests. This sweet idea quickly spread, and soon, poems on pillows were being shared all over the world!

The holiday encourages creativity. You can give friends, loved ones, or family members pillows with beautiful lines of poetry—either from famous authors or written by yourself. It’s a perfect way to dedicate personal messages to someone special.

Interesting Facts

• The first pillows appeared in ancient Eastern states, but they were wooden stands used to protect hair. The soft pillows we are familiar with today appeared in Greece around the 5th century BC.
• There are special orthopedic pillows designed to treat issues with the cervical spine.
• The earliest known poems date back to the 23rd century BC, written by the Akkadian princess Enheduanna.

How to Celebrate

Give a pillow with a poem written on it to your friends, significant other, or family. You can use fabric painting services to ensure the poem stays on the pillow for a long time! Try composing a poem yourself, or dedicate the day to reading your favorite authors and immersing yourself in the world of poetry.

Share the holiday on social media and let others know about this creative way to celebrate poetry.

When is Poem on Your Pillow Day in 2025?

Poem on Your Pillow Day is observed on the first Tuesday in May.

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