Choosing the right love poem for your boyfriend can be incredibly nerve-wracking, whether you're in a new relationship or have been together for ages. From sweet, short love poems for him to read on his lunch break to deep and meaningful poems for him to keep forever, make your partner feel special by leaving him a piece of poetry from the heart. When it comes to love, there are no rules. So you can craft whatever type of poem you want — or leave it up to the pros, and pick one of these well-crafted poems for your boyfriend that'll leave his heart aching.
Fresh Relationship Poems Perfect for a Brand New Boyfriend
There's nothing like starting something fresh to put you in a creative mood. While you probably don't want to start writing passionate love letters or leaving love notes in your new boyfriend's lunchbox right away, turning to more sentimental gestures can show your boyfriend the depth of your feelings.
For example, you can write some new relationship poems for him to commemorate those first few months together, or send your boyfriend any of these sweet poems if you've got all of the feelings, but not quite the words.
Today
By Amy Finley
Dinner dates, walks in the park
Neither of us knowing
quite what to say.
Your hand in mine, a beautiful start
I don't know about tomorrow,
but we have today.
Waiting for a Spark
By Casey Gamble
I've been waiting for a spark,
To ignite within my heart.
Something I could feel -
Someone genuine and real.
Then you came along
Like a sweet love song.
Making me smile
In your typical style.
You're what I needed,
Expectations exceeded.
Each moment, exciting.
Our souls colliding.
Let's see where this goes,
Though I already know
Together, we'll go far.
Arm-in-arm.
You Make Me Smile
By Amy Finley
It makes my day
to get a text from you
It makes me smile
when you ask what I want to do.
It makes me glad
we're not one, but two.
Clear Skies
By Casey Gamble
I was flying around,
Lost in the clouds.
Not knowing how
To make my way out.
Then you appeared,
You soared your way near.
My fear disappeared,
And the skies seemed to clear.
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Short and Sweet Love Poems for Him
Meaningful love poems for your boyfriend don't have to be focused on the tragic, star-crossed nature of love. Rather, they can celebrate the joy of finding your person. These petite poems are perfect to send whether it's still early in the relationship or you've entered the romantic nicknames stage.
Disorganized Love
By Megan Cooper
I always thought that I'd hate the dirty coffee cups,
extra plates in the dishwasher, and extra clothes in the wash.
But, for you, I'd trade the pristine linen sheets,
organized utensil drawer, and color-coded clothes rack.
Because a disorganized love is better than none at all.
Dinner for Two
By Megan Cooper
We ask the waiter for two sets of cutlery…
napkins
drinks
menus
and plates.
But, for food, we don't ask for two,
Because love isn't halved, but shared.
You Are a Potion
By Casey Gamble
You are a potion
Connection, chemistry -
The correct concoction
Of the perfect partner.
A man who
Means what he says and
Does what he promises.
A magic elixir
That can't be replicated.
Love in Bloom
By Megan Cooper
When a love like ours is in bloom, it isn't
prickly like a rosebush
or delicate like a tulip,
though it's just as bright.
Rather, our blooms are
sweet like a honeysuckle,
tenacious like a bramble.
and as lasting as a wisteria vine.
Meant to Be
By Amy Finley
The little moments
the careful words
the incredible person that you are
the way you accept everything about me
shows me
we're meant to be together.
Love Haiku
By Kelly Roper
I think of our love,
And a smile springs to my lips.
My heart overflows.
After a few years, the inspirational well can dry up when gift shopping for your boyfriend. Not sure what to get him, a hand-written love poem can make for quite a memorable anniversary, birthday, or Valentine's Day gift.
Cute Love Poems Your Boyfriend Will Cherish
These love poems are perfect for that honeymoon stage when you're too wrapped up in each other to care about anyone else. Love doesn't have to be complicated, and the romantic poetry you give him doesn't have to be either. So instead of relying on an adorable response to your boyfriend's good morning text, try an endearing poem to change things up.
My Everything, My All
By Casey Gamble
Your love is warm hugs,
And the world's sweetest smile,
It's snuggles before bed,
After staying up a while.
It's racing me to the car,
But giving me a head start.
It's calling me if I'm sad
When we're stuck far apart.
It's willingly sharing your food,
When I said I wasn't hungry.
It's staying in for a cozy night,
Or road-tripping cross country.
I've never felt this loved before
In ways big and small.
Your love is my entire world,
It's my everything, my all.
Nothing Is Better Than You
By Casey Gamble
The first time we met,
It was just a feeling.
A flutter that took hold,
But it seemed only fleeting.
When we met the second time,
You smiled and said my name,
And I knew you felt it, too,
Something was taking shape.
As these feelings began to grow,
I wondered what would happen.
Would it be too good to be true?
Or could it be what I imagined?
When we finally got together,
My heart sighed with relief,
That the one I really wanted,
Also wanted me.
The love we've built today,
Is fully formed and true,
I could never ask for better,
Because nothing is better than you.
The One I'll Keep
By Casey Gamble
Handsome, funny, sweet:
The basic qualities
That most people think
A boyfriend should be.
But you have them beat.
With a mind that's unique,
Thoughts that run deep,
And your soul, so free.
More importantly,
We make a great team.
Together we achieve
Unimaginable feats.
I look at you and see
The true man of my dreams,
With you, I am me.
You're the one I'll keep.
A Stitch in Time Saves Mine
By: Megan Cooper
I hope you like scarves
and socks
and sweaters.
Because when I think of you
and I do,
a whole lot.
My hands won’t stop moving,
knitting,
purling,
Because every stitch I make
is made with
love.
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Deep and Meaningful Love Poems for Him
If your romance has turned serious, a deep and meaningful poem might be the perfect way to share your feelings. You don't have to cross some threshold to be able to whip out one of these profound poems; you can be struck with intense feelings about someone at any point in a relationship. Whether it's love poems for your boyfriend that talk about the connection you share, or it's profound poems that compliment his strengths as a person, these romantic poems can help you beautifully express those complicated feelings.
Love Is in Your Eyes
By Michele Meleen
Every time I look into your eyes,
I wonder how I'll ever look away again.
The feeling that I see in your soul
Fills me with strength.
Every time I look into your eyes,
I remember why I fell in love.
And I hope that you see
That same love reflecting from me.
You are the one,
My only love,
My strongest means of life.
I need you to breathe.
I need you to live.
I need you to love.
You can change some of the words or phrases in these poems to personalize them, and better reflect the experiences or inside jokes you share with your boyfriend.
Two Hearts
By Amy Finley
I see you and I'm warm inside
feeling breathless
that I get to be with someone
with such integrity
so brilliantly smart
hilariously witty
and intuitively clever.
I think of you and I'm euphoric
feeling thankful
that we found one another
two hearts molded
so perfectly together
undeniably bound
and outrageously in love.
Unimaginable Perfection
By Michele Meleen
Every person dreams about
someone so perfect they can't be real.
That is simply how you make me feel.
When I see you,
My mind goes blank
My eyes shine bright
My heart skips a beat.
I've never felt so in love
Just thinking of someone.
I think that you must be
So perfectly made for me.
Effortless Love
By Michele Meleen
The experience of forever
captured in an instant.
An impossibility
happening every day.
The endless emotion
trapped in one lifetime
effortlessly sustaining
such complex love.
Beyond Words
By Amy Finley
When I first saw you
I came under your spell.
Your eyes, your smile
Everything about you was beautiful.
I didn't know where things would lead
but the connection between us
was like nothing
I've ever felt before.
I'm not sure if there are words
strong enough to describe it -
you were a perfectly placed piece
in the confused puzzle of my life.
I call you my boyfriend
but it's so much more than words.
You're the whisper of happiness
that brings my heart to life.
Secrets Worth Keeping
By: Megan Cooper
A stretched-out hoody,
One half-chewed pen,
Fourteen bottle caps,
And a bottle of gin.
Discarded jumper cables,
A pair of flip-flops,
Stained drink rings
On my nice countertops.
These are the secretly hidden
Pieces of you
That shows to the world how
I love you. I do.
Love Poems About Him Make a Lasting Impression
You shouldn't stop trying to woo your boyfriend even after you've managed to snag him, and leaving a love poem for him to find is one way to keep your relationship alive. Switch things up from sending your regular "I Love You" text by shooting off one of these romantic love poems instead.
