I Love Thee

I Love Thee
by Eliza Acton, 1799-1859.

I love thee, as I love the calm
Of sweet, star-lighted hours!
I love thee, as I love the balm
Of early jes'mine flow'rs.
I love thee, as I love the last
Rich smile of fading day,
Which lingereth, like the look we cast,
On rapture pass'd away.
I love thee as I love the tone
Of some soft-breathing flute
Whose soul is wak'd for me alone,
When all beside is mute.

I love thee as I love the first
Young violet of the spring;
Or the pale lily, April-nurs'd,
To scented blossoming.
I love thee, as I love the full,
Clear gushings of the song,
Which lonely--sad--and beautiful--
At night-fall floats along,
Pour'd by the bul-bul forth to greet
The hours of rest and dew;
When melody and moonlight meet
To blend their charm, and hue.
I love thee, as the glad bird loves
The freedom of its wing,
On which delightedly it moves
In wildest wandering.

I love thee as I love the swell,
And hush, of some low strain,
Which bringeth, by its gentle spell,
The past to life again.
Such is the feeling which from thee
Nought earthly can allure:
'Tis ever link'd to all I see
Of gifted--high--and pure!

An Entrapment

An Entrapment

My love, I have tried with all my being
to grasp a form comparable to thine own,
but nothing seems worthy;

I know now why Shakespeare could not
compare his love to a summer’s day.
It would be a crime to denounce the beauty
of such a creature as thee,
to simply cast away the precision
God had placed in forging you.

Each facet of your being
whether it physical or spiritual
is an ensnarement
from which there is no release.
But I do not wish release.
I wish to stay entrapped forever.
With you for all eternity.
Our hearts, always as one.

- Anthony Kolos -

What I Love About You

What I Love About You

I love the way you look at me,
Your eyes so bright and blue.
I love the way you kiss me,
Your lips so soft and smooth.

I love the way you make me so happy,
And the ways you show you care.
I love the way you say, "I Love You,"
And the way you're always there.

I love the way you touch me,
Always sending chills down my spine.
I love that you are with me,
And glad that you are mine.

- Crystal Jansen -

A Special World

A Special World

A special world for you and me
A special bond one cannot see
It wraps us up in its cocoon
And holds us fiercely in its womb.

Its fingers spread like fine spun gold
Gently nestling us to the fold
Like silken thread it holds us fast
Bonds like this are meant to last.

And though at times a thread may break
A new one forms in its wake
To bind us closer and keep us strong
In a special world, where we belong.

- Sheelagh Lennon -

Be Bold

Be Bold

When we started out years ago
Warmth ruled in our little household
We cuddled and kisses would flow
Love and passion were uncontrolled.

But now I can no longer find the glow
All by myself I shiver in the cold
When a knife cuts, tears and blood flow
This scar in my heart I’ll bear ‘till I’m old.

I have to look ahead with courage, I know
Lift my spirit and better days will unfold
No one knows what the future will show
It is up to me to live my life and be bold.

Hidden Depth

Hidden Depth

You said I didn’t love you enough
You claimed all my words are a bluff
You left not wanting to give us a chance
You walked away without a single glance.

How can you not feel this love burning in me
Why are you blind to its depth that you can’t see
That it has never wavered no matter the tide
It may be hidden but it has never died.

When you told me you wanted to say goodbye
I knew you didn’t even want to give things a try
It breaks the heart thinking how much I love you so
A love that is so deep and yet you didn’t know.

I promise

Author: Lisa Jones

I promise to be your warm spot to cuddle up to
when you feel cold
I promise
to be your soft place to land if you
should fall
I promise to be the first
one to say I am sorry
(even if I was right)
I promise to be there for
you in all of your times of
joy and sorrow
I promise to support you no
matter what your
decision (even if I don't agree )
I promise to make a
new memory with you each
and every day
I promise to love you without change

I promise to make you laugh
I promise to make you cry
I promise to give
you strength when you are weak
I promise to love you forever
I promise
to cherish you and your love
I promise to compromise with you
I promise
to make you and our children my first
priority
I promise to never take
your love for granted
I promise to never lose faith in you
I promise to
never give you a reason to distrust me
I promise to always trust you
I promise to work with you to resolve our conflicts
I promise to always be
proud of you
I promise to never let you feel alone in this world
I promise
to find new ways everyday to keep the
fires of passion burning
I promise
to be the best mom I can to our children
I promise to always keep you as
an equal partner
I promise to never say things to you in anger
I promise
to be your partner for life
I promise to be your shelter from the storm

I promise you a love everlasting.

I love you more than all the stars in the sky.

Author: Emily

I love you more than all the stars in the sky.
I love you more as each moment passes us by.
I love you more with every breath I take.
I love you more with each promise we make.

I need you like a flower needs the rain.
I need you for you can wash away my pain.
I need you more each day
I need you for you are so wonderful, in every single way.

I miss you more than ever now.
I miss you because I really need you somehow.
I miss you and your touch.
I miss you for to me, you mean so much.

I want you to caress my lips the way you always do.
I want you to look into my eyes and see my love for you.
I want you to hold me close to your heart.
I want you to know that I love you, need you, miss you, and want you
And I have for every single moment, right from the start.

Because of you
my world is now whole,
Because of you
love lives in my soul.
Because of you
I have laughter in my eyes,
Because of you
I am no longer afraid of good-byes.
You are my pillar
my stone of strength,
With me through all seasons
and great times of length.
My love for you is pure
boundless through space and time,
it grows stronger everyday
with the knowledge that you'll always be mine.
At the altar
I will joyously say 'I do',
for I have it all now
and it's all because of you.

Author: Vishal Narsian

I never asked

Author: Adam Matthew Stein

I never asked
For a blessing like you.
Like I've spoken to God
And my wishes came true.

I asked for a person
To love and to hold.
To be loyal and faithful
Not angry and cold.

God placed you on Earth
As I quested to find,
The one who would be there
So sweet and so kind.

In my wildest dreams
I would have denied.
That something so perfect
Could at all be supplied.

You have such a sweet face
But you are so much more.
You're my friend and I love you.
Your flaws I ignore.

With this small, simple statement
I give you and pray,
That you'll love me forever,
And forever you'll stay.

Romantic Ideas

Make a little loving gesture every day for one full year. Cuddle on the sofa and watch a movie. Take a bubble bath together. Walk on the beach in the moonlight. Put a note in a romance novel saying, "The story is great but our own love story is the best". Put a single red rose on the seat of your lover's car before they go to work. Send your lover a virtual postcard at least once a week. Get every book ever written by your loved one's favorite author. Get every movie starring your lovers favorite actor. Keep twenty pounds of your lovers favorite candy on hand. Take her to see the movie Titanic fifteen times. Make love to him/her every night until he/she asks you to stop. Give him/her twelve dozen roses on all their special days. Compose a list: "101 Reasons Why You're the Greatest" Write each reason on a separate square of paper. Wrap them in a fancy gift box. Sprinkle perfume on to light bulb. When light is turned on the scent of the perfume will fill the room. Relax with a glass of white wine. Listen to a romantic audio tape, fix a cup of hot flavored tea, and light two candles. Keep a journal of your romantic fantasies. Share it with your soul mate. Buy a bunch of fish at a pet store. It doesn't matter what kind. Leave it for your lover with a note saying " Out of all the fish in the sea, you are the one for me". Take a picture of yourself in the most sexy outfit possible. Hide in a secret spot in your house and leave him or her clues on how to get there. Watch the sparks fly! Put a blindfold on your lover and drive them to a place where you have a blanket, candles, strawberries, sparkling drinks, and a rose. Park the car and take off the blindfold while you read a poem you have written for them. While your lover is in the shower, or bath, put their bath towel in a hot dryer for a few minutes. Greet them when they get out of the shower with the toasty towel. Pull the bag out of your lovers breakfast cereal box and slit a small hole in it. Insert a love note. Tape up the bag and return it to the box. What a way to start the day! Write a list of 50 or more things you like or love about your sweetheart. Unplug the TV set. Put a note on the screen saying, "Turn Me on Instead". Play "hide-and-seek" in the rain. It's fun and VERY sensual! Build your lover a web page telling them why you love them so much. Mention special moments and add some images and cool links to topics that interest them. Surf the web with them one day and just "stumble upon it". Or have someone send them an anonymous email with the link inviting them to the page. Fill bathtub with warm water sprinkled with rose petals. Fix a hot cup of Raspberry Chocolate, cuddle in a warm afghan and watch An Affair to Remember. Place a perfumed handkerchief in the dryer with your sheets before drying. Send your love a letter with confetti hearts inside of the letter so they pour out everywhere when your sweetheart opens it. Surprise your partner to a personalized romantic gift from Perfectly Engraved Invite your sweetie to an intimate dinner at your place. Make a pizza and with the pepperoni you can write something sweet, like "you are the one for me". Share your romantic fantasies Write your own love poems then record them on a tape and give them to your sweetheart. Give your love an antique compass and say "You will never lose me". Your love will swear the needle always points to their heart! While your love takes a shower, write the words "I love you" in the condensation of the bathroom mirror. Leave a trail of "Hershey's chocolate kisses" from the front door to the bedroom, right up to the bed. On the bed leave a note that reads 'I kiss the ground you walk on.' Make sure you're not home when s/he gets in! Write a love note or poem on a piece of paper and then cut it up into puzzle-like pieces. Send one a day to your special someone. Play the game of monopoly with a few new rules. Change boardwalk into backrub, and Tennessee into take your shirt off. Every time you pass go, you get a kiss. etc. Look straight into the eyes of your love and PAY ATTENTION to what they tell you! Tell your mate something about you that no one else knows. Look into the eyes of your special someone often. "The eyes are the window to the soul". Weave love, sex, intimacy, passion and romance into the fabric of your daily lives. Carve "His" and "Hers" jack-o-lanterns at Halloween. Buy a set of matching silk pajamas, and take turns modeling them for each other. Camp-out in a tent with your lover and picnic in a tree house Men: Talk more. Women: Touch more. Spend one solid hour exploring various kissing techniques. Turn your "bedroom" into a "boudoir". Use soft colors and fabrics, fresh cut flowers on your nightstand, mirrors everywhere, etc. Hang your lovers Favorite art on your walls.

You're the thought that starts each morning,

You're the thought that starts each morning,
The conclusion to each day.
You are in all that I do,
And everything I say.

You're the smile on my face,
The twinkle in my eye.
The warmth inside my heart,
The fullness in my life.

You're the hand that's laced in mine,
And the coat upon my back.
My friend, my love,
My shoulder to lean on.

You're my silly, mature, caring,
Thoughtful, bright, and honest guy.
The one who holds me tightly,
When I need to cry.

You're the dimple in my cheek,
The ever-constant tingle in my soul.
The voice that makes me weak,
The happiness of my life.

You are all I've wanted,
You are all I need.
You are all I've dreamed of,
You are all of this to me.

- Melissa Collette -

Without you, the city falls asleep softly,

Without you, the color disappears slowly,
Without you, the trees forget the wind,
Without you, the night is chagrined.

Without you, my music does not amaze,
Without you, my hours are days,
Without you, my heart gets bored,
Without you, my steps are too heavy and not labored.

Without you, my thoughts prevent me from going to bed,
Without you, I do not distinguish the horizon ahead,
Without you, there are no heavens,
Without you, the time forgets its reasons.

Without you, I am afraid of the next day not chosen,
Without you, the haze conceals the splendid ocean,
Without you, I do not figure or picture anything pleasant,
Without you, I am wondering this question at this moment...

My love, where are you hidden?
Without you, my happiness is forbidden,
My heart without you, is not at all replete,
My life without you, is so incomplete...

I've never known a love like yours

I've never known a love like yours
Nor thought it could be true,
But every time I kiss your lips
I feel what love can do

With hair like silk
And lips so tender,
Each moment with you
Makes my heart surrender

I couldn't live, I couldn't breathe
Without you by my side,
Never will I let you go,
My love will never hide

And in my heart you'll always be
From now until forever,
No matter what, no matter where
We'll always be together

- Ryan Brennan -

I'm so sad and depressed

I'm so sad and depressed
Is all I want to do is rest
I go to sleep at night
But my dreams I just can't fight

I think of you lying in that bed
And wonder if there is anything I could have said
I wish you were still here
But I know that you are still near

I love you more than you know
I just wish you didn't have to go
I just want one more day with you
And I know thats what you would have wanted too

I miss you more and more each day
There is so much more we had to say
I know I will see you again
But my life is just started to begin.

love poems

Akser sochta hon qalam se apni mohabbat ...

Akser sochta hon qalam se apni mohabbat ki kahani likhon
jab kabhi likhne ki kosish kerta hon
kalam aur dil mera sath nahi detey
na jane kyun dono hi mujhe shikast de detey hain
hazaron lamhe sekron batain kayi arman kayi tanha shamain
jab kabhi likhne ki koshish kerta hon
kalam in bataon ko zinda hone nahi deta
mere peheli mohabat meri peheli shikast
ke afsaney mere sapne aur tumhari yadain
jo mere dil mien kahin khoye howe hain
kalam in afsanoo ko kisi ke samne ane nahi deta
acha hi hai ke yeh dastan abb tak mere dil mien dafan hai
agar in afsanoo ko kagazon per likh don tu jane kya hojaye
darta hon kahin pardne wala na khojaye
agar humhari dastan dunia k samne ajaye
agar mere bebasi tumhari majbori samne ajaye
parne walon k khayalon ko bhi humhara khayal ajaye
is leye acha hai yeh dastan-e-mohabat humhari chahat ke afsane
kahin andheyron mien kho jaye
poems by my friends
Silverheart7861

love poems

Tumse rishta tod bhi nahin sakte aur jod bhi nahin sakte
tu Bewafa hai yeh soch ke tumse muh mod bhi nahin sakte
beshaq tu kisi aur ke haathon ki lakeeron mein hi sahi
yeh soch ke hum tumse milne ki aas chod bhi nahin sakte

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jo kuch bhi mila hai usi mein khush hu
mein tere liye khuda se taqrar nahi karta,
par kuch to baat hai teri fitrat mein
zalim warna tujhe chahne ki khata baar baar nahi karta

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Har phool ki ajab kahani hai,
Chup rehna bhi pyar ki nishani hai,
Kahi koi zakhm nahi phir bhi kyu yeh ehsas hai,
Lagta hai dil ka ek tukda aj bhi us ke paas hai.

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Dil ke dard ko dil torne wale kya jana,
Pyar ki rasmo ke yeh zamane wale kya jane,
Hoti hai kitni takliff kabar ke niche,
Yeh upar se phool charane wale kya jane.

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Har raahi ko mann chaha mukaam nahi milta,
Jisko jee bhar pyaar kar sake wo insaan nahi milta,
Aasma k sitaro ki tarah hamare armaan bhi bikhrte rehte hai,
Jo apne dil mein hamein jagah de sake wo meharbaan nahi milta

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Hadse banke log yahaan mila karte hai
zakhm dene ke hi saaman diya karte hai
roz gir jaati hai deewar tere wadon ki
roz hi hum maut ke saaye mien jiya karte hai..

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Sapne saare tod kar beithe hai
dil ka armaan chod kar beithe hai
na kijiye humse wafa ki baatein
abhi-abhi dil ke tukde jod kar beithe hai

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Kya faaida hua hai ab intezaar karke
Gardish mein aagaye hai..Hum tumse pyar karke
Iss daur mein Wafa ka..Hum karobaar karke
Sunnat nibha rahe hai..Dushman se pyar karke

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Dilo me aarzu ke diye jalate rahenge,

Aankhon se aansu nikalte rahenge.
Tum shama bankar dil me roshni to karo,

Hum mom bankar uhee pighalte rahenge....

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Dil Diya ye mere pyaar ki haad thi,

Jaan di ye mere aitbaar ki haad thi,

Mar kar bhi reh gayee khuli aankhen

unke liye ye mere intzar ki haad thi.

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Teri bewafaayi ka kissa jab jab yaad aayega
mere tan badan mein ek aag si bharkaayega
jo tu ne kiya koi dushman bhi nahin aisa karta
dekh lena ek din tu bhi bohat pachtaayega

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Kya pata tha vo bhi itna pyar karke dil tod jaayega
itna pyar dil mein bhar ke muh mod jaayega
ae bewafa tu jis se bhi dil lagaayega dekhna
vo bhi aise hi tera dil tod jaayega

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Bewafaayi ka dard kaisa hota hai koi humse puche
tanha raaton mein rona kaisa hota hai koi humse puche
takleef mein jeene ki aadat si hogayi ab ae dost
jab apna koi dhagga kare toh kaisa lagta hai....
Koi Humse Puche

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Zakhm aisa diya ke koi dawa kaam na aaye
aag aisi lagayi ke paani se bhi na bhuj paaye
Aaj bhi rote hai unhe yaad karke
JISSE HAMARI YAAD KABHI NA AAYE

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Gile kagaz ki tarha hai jindgi apni,
koi jalata bhi nahi or koi bahata bhi nahi,
is kadar akele hai raahon me dil ki,
koi satata bhi nahi aur koi manata bhi nahi

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na lub se aah na dil se sada niklti hai
magr yeh baat bari dur tuk ja niklti hai
wo zindgi ho k duniya faraz kya kijye
jis se ishk karo bewafa niklti hai

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Khuda ne kaash mohabbat banaayi na hoti
toh aaj iss tarah hamare pyar ki rusvaayi na hoti
kaash unke dil mein zara si wafa hoti
toh iss tarah mere saath bewafaayi na hoti

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Jane kis baat ki mujhko saja deta hai,
meri hasti hui ankhon ko rula deta hai.
Ek muddat se khabar bhi nahi teri,
koi is tarah bhi kya apne Pyar ko bhula deta hai.
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