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Romantic Love Poetry for Him and Her

Romance is the language of love. It is the way that you show your partner that you care about them. Every person has their own idea of what they might consider romantic. For some it will be dressing up for the other or buying flowers or jewelry. There is no way to know what is romantic without knowing the person. Romance is created by the feeling that you are genuinely cared about. All romance has one thing in common; it must show the other person that you care enough to find out what is meaningful to them.

42 Sweet Romantic Things to Say to your Girlfriend or Boyfriend

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  1. 1. [i Carry Your Heart With Me(i Carry It In]

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    • By E.E. Cummings

    i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
    my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
    i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done
    by only me is your doing,my darling)

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    I just heard this today and love, love, love this poem. I am not really a reader, especially poetry, though I do enjoy both and lived through that lens growing up. But I wouldn't generally be...

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  3. 2. Love's Language

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    • By Ella Wheeler Wilcox

    How does Love speak?
    In the faint flush upon the telltale cheek,
    And in the pallor that succeeds it; by
    The quivering lid of an averted eye--

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    Beautiful, with lots of emotion by way of description. I think of the French poet Edmond Rostand's character Cyrano de Bergerac and the Russian playwright Anton Chekov, two very unique...

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  5. 3. Wild Nights - Wild Nights!

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    • By Emily Dickinson

    Wild nights - Wild nights!
    Were I with thee
    Wild nights should be
    Our luxury!

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    • 4. A Red, Red Rose

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      • By Robert Burns

      O my Luve is like a red, red rose
      That’s newly sprung in June;
      O my Luve is like the melody
      That’s sweetly played in tune.

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      • 5. She Walks In Beauty

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        • By George Gordon, Lord Byron

        She walks in beauty, like the night
        Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
        And all that’s best of dark and bright
        Meet in her aspect and her eyes;

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        • 6. If I Thought

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          • By Dana Schwartz
          • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2015 with permission of the Author.

          Poem About The Love I Have For My Best Friend

          If I thought for just one moment that this would be my last breath,
          I'd tell you I'll love you forever, even beyond death.
          If I thought for just one moment that your face would be the last I'd see,
          I'd take a million pictures and save them just for me.

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          I have stage 4 breast cancer. My husband and I will be married 20 years next April. I cannot share this poem with him yet. In our situation it would be too difficult for now. I am still doing...

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        • 7. My Melody

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          • By Eric Pribyl
          • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2010 with permission of the Author.

          Love's First Words

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          Amazing and beautiful,
          not a flower or a tree.
          Much prettier than that,
          and only I can see.

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          Beautiful poem. I love it. One of my favorite poems from Familyfriendspoems.com .

        • 8. The Meaning Of Love

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          • By Krina Shah
          • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

          Analysis of Form and Technique

          To love is to share life together,
          to build special plans just for two,
          to work side by side,
          and then smile with pride,

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          Love is the thing that keeps you up all night because you'd rather talk to that person than sleep. Love can be the best feeling in the world and also the worst. It can bring you higher than...

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        • 9. Baby When You Hold Me

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          • By Shelagh Bullman
          • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2010 with permission of the Author.

          Baby, when you hold me, my emotions makes it clear
          Just how much you mean to me while we are laying here.
          I listen to your heartbeat in rhythm with my own,
          With every pound that warming sound keeps me safe with love you've shown.

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          I've looked for many ways to tell him that I love him and miss him very much. I never thought I would find something that would make me feel like he is right next to me. He is a doctor...

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        • 10. Let Me

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          • By Randy Batiquin
          • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2018 with permission of the Author.

          I Will Take Care Of You

          Analysis of Form and Technique

          Let me take care of your broken heart
          and show you how to fly.
          Let me hold you gently by the hand
          and kiss your tears goodbye.

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          Love is the true inspirational force. It motivates, encourages and strengthens the resolve to achieve the achievable. True love neither expects nor demands anything in lieu. It only believes...

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        • 11. Silence Is Golden

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          • By Hanna Eardley
          • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2018 with permission of the Author.

          The Simple Things I Love About You

          It is not your conversation
          That keeps me entertained
          But rather the way you look at me
          That makes me feel sustained

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          I am not a poet or even remotely related to poetry. I just want to write a poem for my girlfriend and surprise her on her birthday and I came here to understand how it works. I wanted to...

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        • 12. Words Are Not Enough

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          • By Denese H. Boyett
          • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2006 with permission of the Author.

          Forever Love Once In A Lifetime Poem

          No words could ever tell you,
          No action could express
          The way I feel about you.
          With you, my life is blessed.

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          Love is deeper than we think. It sounds easy but binds a lot together. That’s why when finding someone to love, we must make sure we get it from a perfect source, and that source is God. Love...

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        • 13. Glad I Met You

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          • By Virginnia R Dryver
          • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2011 with permission of the Author.

          At first I wasn't looking for love.
          I wanted no one in my life,
          for I had totally given up.
          All I wanted was to hide.

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          I was devastated after a 20-year marriage ended badly. I later tried a dating website looking for a "buddy" to go do things with - no love on my mind! When I met this man I was instantly...

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        • 14. What She Is To Me

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          • By Darren C Swartland
          • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2017 with permission of the Author.

          Her Beauty

          Look at the beauty in her eyes,
          a glow that shines like the sunrise.
          Her smile opens up the cloudy skies,
          her laughter delights butterflies.

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          Forever you will remain in my heart, falling in love with you is the best thing that has ever happened in my life. I compose this from my heart, I want to write how you made me feel great....

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        • 15. My True Love

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          • By Hailey L. Sturgill
          • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.

          I have a feeling
          That I can't comprehend.
          In my deepest thoughts you are
          More than just a friend.

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          I got sent this poem by someone online who has fallen in love with me. Even though I didn't want it to happen, as we live to far away from each other and other life commitments will always...

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        • 16. Love In Your Eyes

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          • By Youseline Bazil
          • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2008 with permission of the Author.

          When I am looking into your eyes,
          I see all the love you have for me.
          I see in your eyes you care for me a lot.
          I see your love for me is true,

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          My boyfriend and I have been together for three months. The love my boyfriend has for me is endless. He loves me with all his heart. In his eyes I see that he has passionate love for me....

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        • 17. For Someone Special

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          • By Tommy B
          • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2009 with permission of the Author.

          The fear of rejection was stopping me, but I don't have the time to waste.
          I'm past cloud 9 when I place my hands around your waist.

          I know lately things have been kind of crazy,

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            I met a girl in seventh grade and realized what love at first sight meant. I was hiding it from her until just this November. We became friends. Of course, I just wanted to be around her. And...

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          • 18. Together

            • By Paul Holmes
            • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2019 with permission of the Author.

            Haiku About Spending Time With The One You Love

            You and me alone
            Madness of world locked away
            Peace and quiet reigns

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            • 19. Take My Hand

              • By Kevin
              • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2007 with permission of the Author.

              Short Romantic Poem For Her

              Please take my hand, come walk with me
              I will show you the way and let you see
              How love and happiness will make you feel
              And make your life feel so unreal

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                My story is about the one I love, she is lovely and beautiful, the thing that makes me really love this lady is she is the one who thought me about the name of God and how to prayer, now I am...

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              • 20. To You

                • By Michaela Tatualla
                • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2008 with permission of the Author.

                To Someone Special

                To you I give the whole me,
                For I believe that you're my destiny.
                To you I offer every best of my heart,
                For I believe that you will value it.

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                  Falling in love with her was the most amazing thing that has ever happened in my entire life. She is so beautiful, loving, and supportive. Her gentle voice always sends me into another world.

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                42 Best Romantic Love Poems (2024)

                FAQs

                What is the most beautiful love poem ever written? ›

                The most romantic poetry of all time
                1. Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare. ...
                2. She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron. ...
                3. Love is... by Adrien Henri. ...
                4. How Do I Love Thee by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. ...
                5. If You Forget Me by Pablo Naruda. ...
                6. Love Song for Lucinda by Langston Hughes. ...
                7. The Good Morrow by John Donne. ...
                8. Hour by Carol Ann Duffy.
                Sep 21, 2022

                Which poem is famous for true love? ›

                "How Do I Love Thee?,” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

                This is one of the most famous short love poems in existence, showing that feelings felt in the 1800s are the same as the ones experienced now.

                What is the most romantic poem form? ›

                Sonnets. Sonnets, or poems with 14 lines and patterned end-rhyme schemes, were often used by women poets during the Romantic period to portray the feelings and moods experienced in romantic relationships. Some poets during the era would write sonnet sequences to portray an extended drama between lovers.

                What is the best type of poem for love? ›

                Popular choices for love poems include: Sonnet – A style of poetry most associated with Shakespeare. At only 14 lines long, a sonnet is perfect for expressing strong emotions. Acrostic – A poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word (e.g., the name of your beloved).

                What is the most romantic quote ever? ›

                "The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love." "There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved." "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."

                How do you express deep love in words? ›

                99 ways to say “I love you” with words:
                1. I adore you. You're the one for me. I value you. ...
                2. My love for you can never fade. You've touched my heart in ways I can't describe. I love you more than words can ever express. ...
                3. My heart aches for you. I yearn for you every minute of every day. You're my dream.

                How do you say "I love you" in poetic way? ›

                You are the love of my life.” “You are the light in my life and the love in my heart.” “You are my everything.” “You have stolen my heart.”

                What is the most beautiful short poem ever written? ›

                1. “No Man Is An Island” by John Donne.
                2. “Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost.
                3. “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou.
                4. “Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day?” by William Shakespeare.
                5. “There Will Come Soft Rain” by Sara Teasdale.
                6. “If You Forget Me” by Pablo Neruda.
                7. “O Captain! ...
                8. “Fire And Ice” by Robert Frost.
                Apr 16, 2019

                What is the oldest love poem? ›

                The Love Song for Shu-Sin”—written around 2000 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia—is considered the oldest love poem that exists in text form, but also functioned as a song performed during a sacred marriage ceremony for Shu-Sin, a ruler in the city of Ur.

                What is the most famous love sonnet? ›

                Sonnet 18. One of Shakespeare's best known and most loved sonnets, this reading explains that the stability of love will immortalise a partner's beauty and youth. 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? And summer's lease hath all too short a date.

                Who is the most lyrical romantic poet? ›

                Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834)

                He's probably best known for Rime of the Ancient Mariner, a poem of great imagination and creativity. Of all the Romantic poets, he was probably the most imaginative and some might say most out there in his thoughts (maybe it was all that opium!).

                What is a real love poem? ›

                A genuine love poem conveys the unyielding and profound bond between hearts. Its every word echoes the depth and authenticity of the emotion it portrays. It transcends mere language, becoming a testament to the shared journey and unbreakable connection.

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