Long-distance relationships can be a challenge. You're in love for a reason, after all, and when you're apart, the distance can fill you with longing. Our long-distance relationship poems capture those emotions and can help you express your feelings when you're separated from your lover.
Long-Distance Love Poems for Him
When he's away, whether short or long-term, you miss everything about him. But even in his absence, you know he's totally worth it, as these LDR (long-distance relationship) love poems attest.
Steadfast
By Amy Finley
The miles are long and far and wide,
But my love for you will never subside.
My heart will continue strong and true,
Steadfast in my love for you.
You never need to fret or fear;
My only love is for you, my dear.
It hurts to be so far from you,
But a love like ours will make it through.
Keep holding on a little longer;
Our love will keep on growing stronger.
Shades of Grey
by Karen Frazier
When we are apart
My world is shaded in grey
Until you return
Dreams of Distant Lovers
By Amy Finley
I live for the moment my dreams begin
Because that's when I dream of you.
The day means nothing without you beside me
But when night falls, I'll dream your love anew.
Until I can finally have you in my arms
My dreams will have to see me through.
I'll be with you for hours in my dreams
Until the fall of the morning dew.
When we're finally together again
That's the moment my dreams come true.
Heart Song
By Amy Finley
Until our final kiss goodbye
I didn't know that hearts could fly
But mine flew away
With you that day.
Distance, so few thoughts I gave,
Until you had to leave that day.
But, in that moment I could feel
That distance is heavy, hard, and real.
I didn't know that heartstrings tied
And tangled up so much inside.
Until the last smile you sent my way
When you had to go that day.
I never thought that time could seem
So cold and cruel that I could scream.
Until the long hours after you'd gone,
As my heart cried until the dawn.
Now I am just holding on
For the moment our love's sweet song
Together loud and true will ring
As so in love, our hearts will sing.
When You Left
by Karen Frazier
From the dry, parched earth sweet peas bloom
Each breath I take draws me closer to you
Honeyed umber scents in the warm summer air
Your hand tangled carelessly in the length of my hair
Salt, sweet, and sunshine I taste in your kiss
Sun-dappled ripeness that promises bliss
Sweet peas grow taller; their stems intertwine
Surround us completely then wither on the vine
The sun falls to shadows, and wind starts to blow
Pliant lips meeting mine grow tasteless and cold
Eyes once brilliant match the slate of the sky
I am swallowed by Earth as you start to fly
With a gasp, I awaken and reach out to find
Only the cold pillow you’ve left behind
My dreams remind me that we're far apart
Though distance divides us, you're always in my heart
And with your return comes happier days
Where sweet peas bloom in the warmth of love's rays
Long Distance Love Poems for Her
She's your everything, and being apart is so hard. Let her know you're longing for her with these loving long-distance relationship love poems.
I Miss You Poem
By Amy Finley
There are a thousand things
that I love about you.
When I'm with you
I want to take in every moment
And when we're apart
Every moment
feels like forever.
So, when missing you
almost becomes too much
And the distance seems
almost too hard to bear
When my longing for you
Threatens to drive me mad
You help me make it through.
I take comfort in thinking of your smile
like a ray of sunlight bursting through the dark clouds.
I take comfort in thinking of your laughter
Which is more beautiful than a thousand songs.
I take comfort in thinking of your arms around me
A blanket of the sweetest solace in the world.
I take comfort in thinking of your love
That brings light to my soul
and joy to my heart.
My only wish
Aside from being in your arms
Is that you take comfort, too,
In thinking of my love for you.
My Love
By Amy Finley
When I close my eyes
I can hear your voice
I can see your face
I can feel the touch of your lips as we kiss.
When I open my eyes
I see an empty room
Without your beautiful smile lighting it up
And I'm missing you so much it hurts.
I ache to hold you
To be in your arms
To hear your laughter.
Know that even as far apart as we are
My love for you
is as strong as ever.
Piece of You
By Amy Finley
When you said you had to go,
I knew I'd never make it through
Unless I had a piece of you
To help me make it through the day
And help me keep the tears at bay.
So, I keep a bit of you
Inside my heart through all I do
So, when I end up feeling blue,
It's there to brighten up my mood.
A bit of your laughter, your smile, too,
It's there inside my heart so true.
I keep it close and hold it tight
Because you're my sweetest
love and light.
Every Moment
By Amy Finley
As each star comes out to shine
As the wind rustles across the land
As the moonlight sweeps across the room
I'm thinking of you.
When the sun burns its morning greeting
When the birds chirp and swoop through the sky
When the leaves of the trees dance through the air
I'm thinking of you.
During the haze of late afternoon sun
During the smooth swirl and flow of the clouds across the sky
During the fade of the bustling day
I'm thinking of you.
While the twilight shadows begin to fall
While the evening air begins to chill
While the crickets begin their sweet evening chorus
I'm thinking of you.
Just as the darkest hour of the night falls
Just as the world is hushed and silent
Just as dreamland beckons,
I'm thinking of you
Every day
Every hour
Every moment
I'm thinking of you through the miles
and loving you.
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LDR Love Poems About How Distance Can Keep Love Growing
Love poetry often says so much more than words being expressed aloud. In a long-distance relationship, this is especially important because when you can't physically spend time together, you have to find emotional ways to keep the relationship going.
Love Grows, No Matter the Distance
By Kelly Roper
Our love grows like vines between us.
They gently bind us together.
But when one of us has to travel far,
Those vines do not wither and break.
They grow longer and stronger,
More lovely and vibrant,
Until they burst into bloom when we reunite.
Fire of Our Love
By Amy Finley
The connection between us
Is perfectly forged
and is so strong
I feel it always
No matter how far apart we are.
The deep spark of our love
Is brighter than ever
And every thought I have about you
Seems to make the distance
Appear smaller
And smaller.
Until -
One day soon
That distance will disappear
Completely
And we'll be free to let our love's bright spark
Burn into a wildfire.
Hearts Know No Distance
by Karen Frazier
Your golden light glows in me always.
No matter how far you wander from me,
I can feel your presence as if you are right beside me.
Our hearts are intertwined.
Two hearts in love know no distance.
We are always together.
Love Poetry Brings You Together
While many of these long-distance love poems are sad and complicated, don't forget poetry can also express feelings of hope and joy that you will be together again. From short love Haikus to funny love poems, poetry can brighten someone's day and be a powerful reminder of how strong your love really is.
True Love Brings Always Brings Us Back
By Kelly Roper
Does absence truly make the heart grow fonder?
I believe that it does because
Each time we must go our separate ways,
Our hearts reach out to each other
And grasp more firmly than ever.
The things that divide us at these times only
Serve to pull us back together and make our love stronger.
They make us more determined than ever
To live every moment we can together,
Truly and madly in love.
Hope for Our Future
By Kelly Roper
My love for you cannot be weakened
No matter how long or how far we are apart.
My heart waits patiently and holds all my love for you tenderly.
I relive those wonderful moments, each kiss, each embrace
As I await your return in hope for our future together.
Poems About Being Apart From a Lover
Poetry about separation from your lover is very common. Just because you're apart physically, though, doesn't have to mean you're apart spiritually and emotionally. Here are some poems for lovers who can't be together as often as they'd like.
My Love, Though We Are Apart
By Kelly Roper
My love, though we are apart,
My own heart abides with you,
Since it became yours the day we met
And with each beat, its love is renewed.
Energy at a Distance
by Karen Frazier
I can close my eyes
And feel your breath within mine
When you're far away
100 Little Things
by Karen Frazier
There are 100 little things I miss about you
every moment of every day,
from the warmth of your body next to mine
to the loving things you say.
I miss your laugh, I miss your smile,
I miss your vibrancy.
I even miss all the times
that we disagree.
Though we talk every day
the distance never hides
the little things I miss about you
when you're not by my side.
When We Can't Be Together
By Amy Finley
Today I hope
you'll be reminded of us
even though we can't be together
You'll know how much I love you.
Today I wish
you'll feel our connection
and even through the distance
You'll know how much I miss you.
Today I dream
of our hearts meeting
and even though the miles separate us
You'll know I can't live without you.
Photos
by Karen Frazier
When we are together,
I snap photos with my mind.
Not pictures, but sensations.
How your skin feels against mine
giving me shivers of joy.
How the warmth of your laugh
makes joy bubble up inside of me.
How the love in your gaze
melts my heart and takes away my breath.
When we are apart
I sort through my photos
and relive the sensations.
In those moments I know
you are always with me,
no matter how far away you are.
No Mere I Love You...
By Kelly Roper
Saying I love you long-distance
Isn't as easy as it may seem.
I must choose each word carefully
So you know "I love you" isn't some platitude.
Each word must convince you how much I miss you,
How much I care for you, and
How much I want to be by your side.
Those three little words simply aren't enough
To show you how I feel, but they'll have to do
Until I can hold you again.
Good Morning Poems for Long Distance Relationships
Waking up without the one you love can be difficult. A sweet, cute, or loving good morning poem can brighten up your person's day and ease the distance between you until you can be together again.
To My Love This Morning
By Amy Finley
Good morning to you!
My heartbeat
My bright light
My soulmate
My reason for living
My everything
I love you and miss you!
Good Morning Love Poem
By Amy Finley
I wish I was beside you
sipping coffee
or giving you a good morning kiss.
When I wake without you
I'm so lonely
There is so much about you I miss!
Your beautiful smile
shining bright
The warmth of your personality
showing light.
Nothing is the same
when we're far apart
But remember this morning
you have my heart.
Because no matter where you go
No matter what you do
No matter how many miles apart
I'll never stop loving you.
Good Morning to the One I Love
By Amy Finley
Good morning to one I love,
the one I cherish more each day
even though the distance
keeps us away.
Good morning to the one I need
the one I'm always thinking of
despite the miles
nothing stops our love.
Good morning to the one I'll hold
the one I'll keep in my arms forever
when time allows us
once more to be together.
Famous Love Poems About Being Apart
Many famous poets have written beautiful and touching poems that are perfect for sharing with your girlfriend, boyfriend, partner, or spouse when you're miles apart. When you want to send a special message to your lover, one of these well-known poems will brighten their day and let them know just how much you miss them.
- [i carry your heart with me(i carry it in]: This uniquely beautiful love poem by E.E. Cummings demonstrates the deep connection that exists between two people in love. Let your person know how intensely you love them, even when you're not together, with this poem.
- The Day is Gone, and All Its Sweets Are Gone!: Written by the famous English poet John Keats, this poem from years past is a reflection of the poet's feelings about missing the woman he loves.
- Absence: This poem by Harlem Renaissance poet Claude McKay paints a vivid picture of how it feels to miss someone you love.
- The Sea of Glass: This brief poem by modernist poet Ezra Pound portrays a fleeting glimpse of two lovers and their separation.
- The Love Poem: This unique poem by British poet Carol Ann Duffy uses a variety of images to paint a picture of love. This famous poem mentions the idea of love being present, whether near and far.
How to Share Long-Distance Love Poems
If you are in a long-distance relationship, exchanging poetry might be just what you need to keep the romance alive. Whether it's your own short and cute love poem, a poem with 100 reasons why you love your person, unique poetry for your boyfriend or girlfriend, or another writer's romantic poetry that resonates your feelings, sharing the emotional journey will help you both grow stronger.
Think of poetry as a gift that can keep a long-distance love story sizzling. Creative ways to share poems include:
- Send one poem a day by email.
- Send written poems in the mail as a surprise.
- Write out poems into a blank book and mail the book back and forth to each other.
- Send books of romantic love poems or letters to each other.
Sharing Long Distance Love Poetry Together
Poetry can also be an interactive tool that loving couples can share over the phone and discuss.
- Read poems aloud to each other over the phone.
- Use poems to help you get through the tough times.
- Remember to find poems that also celebrate your love.
Help Your Love Grow Stronger
Long-distance love doesn't have to kill the romance. In fact, when you're physically apart this can be a time to build an even stronger foundation. Sharing thoughtful poems with your lover is the perfect way to show you care and pass the days before you meet again. Some of the greatest love stories happened between people who were apart. No matter the reason for the separation, you can use long-distance love poems to strengthen your bond.
