Pedro Homem de Mello (1904-1984) was a prominent Portuguese poet, folklorist, and educator, born and deceased in Cedofeita, Porto. Of provincial noble ancestry, he was deeply influenced by his family's monarchical, Catholic, and conservative ideals. He initially pursued a career in law, graduating from the University of Lisbon in 1926, but later dedicated himself to teaching Portuguese in Porto, where he also served as the headmaster of Escola Comercial Mouzinho da Silveira.

Mello was a prolific poet, publishing 29 poetry books and three monographs on folk dances and songs, particularly from Northwest Portugal. His work was marked by a pure and often homoerotic lyricism, influenced by António Botto and Federico García Lorca. Despite his significant contributions, his poetry remains relatively obscure, although some of his poems gained fame through adaptations into fado by Amália Rodrigues, including "Povo que Lavas no Rio" and "Havemos de Ir a Viana."

In addition to his literary work, Mello was an enthusiastic researcher and promoter of Portuguese folklore, contributing to television programs and collaborating with the Orfeão Universitário do Porto. He was recognized with several awards, including the Prémio Antero de Quental in 1939 and the Prémio Nacional de Poesia in 1973. His legacy is commemorated with a street named after him in Lisbon.