Notes on Love

Every heart longs to love and be loved. In Notes on Love , F.S. Yousaf pairs heartfelt poems with stunning street photography, celebrating the beauty and tenderness of everyday human connection.

In Notes on Love , celebrated and respected poet F.S. Yousaf--author of Serenity and Oaths -- effortlessly intertwines two mediums he holds dear for the very first time: poetry and photography.

With an eye for finding beauty in the ordinary, Yousaf's poems and photographs explore the many shapes of love--romantic, platonic, familial, and self--creating a heartfelt journey through human connection and tenderness. This stunning hardcover collection features over 80 new poems and 100 never-before-seen photographs, offering a fresh, immersive experience for readers who cherish both poetry and visual art.

Perfect for fans of F.S. Yousaf's reflective writing, Notes on Love is a moving celebration of vulnerability, intimacy, and the quiet poetry of everyday life.

F.S. Yousaf is a poet and writer from New Jersey. He finds himself writing about many topics, but notably mental illness, love, and spirituality. He is the author of multiple poetry collections, including his debut Euphoria , Prayers of My Youth , Serenity , and his bestselling Sincerely . He has a bachelor's in history and secondary education from William Paterson University. When he is not teaching or writing, he obsesses over making the perfect cup of coffee and takes pictures using his 35mm film camera.