I posted this poem last year, but it applies any year, so I'm reposting it for all you tongue-tied lovers.
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I like writing poems,
even though I’m not all that great at it.
It’s a curse. *sigh* This particular poem is something I wrote as a
do-it-yourself project where it could apply to anyone. It’s not great, but it’ll do in a pinch for
anyone who just can’t weave words. I
hereby give you permission to use it in any way that doesn’t include making money
from it.
This love poem can be
used any time of the year, but is especially useful on Valentine’s Day. The language is such that it can apply to man
or woman of any orientation.
Everything in italics
is a customizable option. Choose one,
delete the others, un-italicize it.
*** section *** marks the 6 different sections
of the poem. In most cases, there are
options where the entire verses can be personalized. Delete the parts that don’t apply.
Seriously: delete the
extra parts and get rid of the italics once you choose the word you like,
otherwise it’s going to look very lame when you give it to your significant
other. ;)
A Poem of Love
*** section 1 ***
My darling wife, husband, fiancé, lover, partner, girlfriend,
boyfriend.
Thank you for being
in my life.
You mean so very much
to me.
I don’t always tell
you how much I love, adore, admire,
worship, care about you, think you’re totally awesome.
You brighten my days
with your light.
You make my nights
bearable with your warmth.
Your presence brings
joy to my heart.
Your kiss, hug, embrace, touch makes life
wonderful.
*** section 2 ***
Option 1: For a new relationship, this:
Meeting you has been
the best experience in my life.
It feels like I’m
walking on air when I’m with you.
The clouds are
smiling as we pass them by.
Stars twinkle in
approval when we soar through the atmosphere.
The touch of your
hand thrills me.
The sound of your
voice brings me joy.
The sight of your
smile makes my knees weak.
The gaze of your eyes
fulfills me.
Option 2: For a long relationship, this:
Our lives together
have been the grandest adventure of all.
We have seen and done
so many things together.
Our journey has been
filled with good times and difficult ones.
And there is much
more to be explored.
The touch of your
hand still thrills me.
The sound of your
voice still brings me joy.
The sight of your
smile still makes my knees weak.
The gaze of your eyes
still fulfills me.
*** section 3 ***
Option 1: If life has been hard, this:
There have been so
many challenges for us to face lately.
Every time we move
forward, we get pushed back.
Just getting through
to the next day seems impossible.
The universe seems
determined to see our failure.
You keep me going.
You make those
challenges bearable.
You help me to take
each impossible step.
You are my success.
Option 2: If life has been good, this:
We have met every
challenge presented to us.
We step forward
whenever life would push us back.
Every day is brighter
when I’m with you.
The universe basks in
our triumph.
You keep me going.
You make every
challenge bearable.
You help me to take
each wonderful step.
You are my success.
*** section 4 ***
Option 1: If the target person has had hard times, this:
Lately it seems like
the world has been out to get you.
I’ve seen you suffer
at the treatment of others.
Your confidence has
been shattered.
It hurts me to see
you in so much pain.
You are the most
amazing person I have met in my life.
Others do not see
your potential as I do.
You don’t always see
your own abilities.
Look and see how wonderful
you are in the reflection of my eyes.
Option 2: If the target person has been successful, this:
The world is in awe
of your ability.
Others look to you
for inspiration.
You are poised and
self-assured.
You are a leader in
all that you do.
You are the most
amazing person I have met in my life.
You have the
potential to change the world.
I am better for
knowing you.
Look and see how wonderful
you are in the reflection of my eyes.
*** section 5 ***
Add if the person has children, delete if not.
When I look at our
children, it fills me with wonder.
There is so much hope
in their eyes.
The world around them
frightens us.
But we give them love,
compassion and the tools to succeed.
*** section 6 ***
When I’m not with
you, it hurts.
When I’m not with
you, there is an emptiness within.
When I’m not with
you, sorrow fills me.
When I’m not with
you, the smile disappears from my face.
I give you this poem.
To tell you how
magnificent you are.
To let you know how beautiful, handsome you are.
I am the luckiest man, woman, person in the world for
having you by my side.
I hope this is helpful to all you lovebirds out there.
All my best,
John H. Carroll
