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How to write a romantic love poem

Writing a romantic love poem

Poetry has been around since the beginning of written word, and was around in a spoken form before this. There are many forms of poetry, with different styles of verse or theming (comic/romantic/tragic/etc).
Writing or reciting a romantic love poem is a perfect way to express your feelings for your partner.
Although both sexes appreciate poetry, women tend to prefer romantic poetry more than men.

How to write a Romantic Love Poem

When writing a poem, don't stress about making it rhyme. Rhyming poems are only one style of poetry. Concentrate on the sound of the language. Make your poem flow and really feel the energy and meaning of the words. Make sure there's some nice romantic ideas/sentiments in there. After all, you're writing a romantic love poem.
Here is some good general advice on how to write a poem

If you don't feel like writing your own, or you're in need of some inspiration, then why not have a look for some poems that other people have written.
Have a read of a famous romantic love poem, such as 'Shall I compare thee to a summers day?' by William Shakespeare:

Quote:
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature's changing course untrimmed.
But thy eternal summer shall not fade
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st;
Nor shall death brag thou wand'rest in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st,
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

Have a look at Poetry Online for a great selection of romantic love poems.

Finally, present your written/chosen poem to your partner. Why not write it in a card and post it to them? Or you could email it to them, write it in a letter or recite it to them personally.
Whichever way you choose, I'm sure your partner will be touched by your romantic love poem and your gesture, plus the thought you put into it.

Related reading from Amazon.co.uk

English Romantic Verse (Poets S.)
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How to Study Romantic Poetry (How to Study S.)
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Romantic Poetry (Blackwell Essential Literature Anthologies)
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By Craig at 15/06/2005 - 12:16 | Romantic ideas for her | email this page