If you’ve ever talked about “the birds and the bees” or referenced “the best laid plans of mice and men,” then you’ve inadvertently quoted some of the English language’s most famous poets.

poetry, and more. Cole Porter's "Let's Do It" (1928) includes the lyrics: "It is nature, that’s all / Simply telling us to fall in love / And that's why birds do it, bees do it / Even educated ...