Poetry has long served as a powerful expression of spiritual life, with many writers using it to convey their faith and reflections on the divine. Denis Lensel, author of the poetry collection Sous des cieux qui sourient (Ed. Saint-Léger), has gathered some of the most beautiful expressions of faith from poets throughout literature. These poems explore themes such as God, nature, love, and death, offering a glimpse into the soul's journey. In Rome, Pope Francis and his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV, have both emphasized the role of literature in shaping both minds and souls, recognizing its power to inspire and elevate. French writers, in particular, have used poetry as a universal language to express their contemplation of beauty and its reflection on eternal happiness. From the medieval Chanson de Roland to the Lullaby of the Mother of God by Marie Noël, and the works of Louis Aragon, poetry has consistently been a medium for spiritual reflection. François Villon, a poet from the end of the Middle Ages, wrote a poignant poem to the Virgin Mary, expressing both faith and love. His verses include a heartfelt plea: "Brothers human who after us live, Do not have hardened hearts against us, For if you have pity for us poor, God will have more mercy on you." Villon's words, written before his mysterious disappearance, reveal a deep yearning for divine mercy and human compassion. In the 17th century, Jean Racine, a playwright and friend of Blaise Pascal, composed Andromaque as a tribute to the enduring love of a woman for her deceased husband. His work, like many others, reflects the spiritual and emotional depth of poetic expression. In the 19th century, Charles Baudelaire explored the aspiration for eternal happiness in his poem The Death of Lovers. Through intricate rhyme schemes and lyrical imagery, Baudelaire painted a vision of the afterlife, where two souls find peace and unity beyond the physical world. Victor Hugo, in his poem The Crucifix, described the ongoing suffering of Christ, drawing parallels to the words of Blaise Pascal, who believed that "Christ is in agony until the end of the world." Hugo's verses evoke a sense of divine presence and eternal struggle. Similarly, Charles Péguy, a French poet and philosopher, wrote about the resurrection of the body with a prophetic tone, imagining the return of souls seeking the remnants of their earthly forms. These poetic expressions of faith and hope echo the idea that "Beauty will save the world," a phrase coined by Fyodor Dostoevsky. British theologian John-Henry Newman responded with the notion that beauty represents a longing for the divine and the eternal, reinforcing the idea that poetry holds a unique power to inspire and connect us with the transcendent.