Last updated: May 17, 2024 by Amanda
There are few sweeter gestures than giving love poems for your wife to remind her that she keeps your world spinning. Believe me, there’s nothing more memorable than a poem that seems to capture your unique relationship. Poetry can express how deeply you care for her, while asking nothing in return.
Don’t worry, though, no one expects you to be Shakespeare! To help you out, we’ve cooked up 40 love poems to send to your wife. When it comes to special anniversaries, a Valentine’s Day surprise, or perhaps you simply want to tell her you love her, these romantic and sweet poems will rekindle the spark.
Let these love poems for your wife, girlfriend, or partner be an inspiration, particularly when it’s challenging to find the right words to tell her “I love you.” Each poem offers a different way to tell her how cherished she is, while bringing you closer together, and some might even make her giggle. Furthermore, if you want to elevate the gesture, don’t forget to add flowers or a gift surprise.
Short Love Poems For Your Wife
There’s nothing like love to make every ordinary into something bright and extraordinary. These short love poems will make your wife, partner or girlfriend grin, while reminding her of the meaning she holds in your life.
My Guiding Light
In your eyes, resides my guiding star,
You make the melody to my heart’s guitar.
With every sunrise, with every night,
I’m forever yours, my guiding light.
Hold my Hand
Through life’s journey, hand in hand we tread,
With you by my side, there’s no path I’ll dread.
When you hold me, I know I’ve found my way,
With you, my love, forever I’ll stay.
Love and Laughter
Your laughter makes a melody, pure and sweet,
In your arms, my love finds its secret beat.
With you, my darling, my heart’s complete,
In this love story, every day is an absolute treat.
Hold Me Close
In the warmth of your embrace, I find peace,
With your support, life’s troubles decrease.
In your eyes, my dear, I see my home,
With you, forever, I’ll happily roam.
Smile Bright
When you smile, the world’s beauty shines bright,
This day is all ours, all beautiful, just right.
When we’re together, I’m with my truest friend,
A kind and wonderful spirit who I’ll love till the end.
Seasons of Love
Through the seasons, our love remains strong,
In your presence, I know I truly belong.
With you, my wife, every day’s a delight,
In your arms, our future’s so bright.
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Romantic Love Poems for Your Wife
Like any relationship, love has its stages, from the giddy excitement of young love to the more mature understanding and security of a longer marriage. However you see your marriage, these romantic love poems for your wife offer the opportunity to embrace your warmer and more sentimental feelings.
Love’s Kiss
By the gentle glow of twilight’s kiss,
I find in your pretty smile, my love & my bliss.
With each passing night, my heart does swell,
For you—my darling—you enchant my life so well.
I Cherish You
In the quiet moments when words fall short,
Your love, my dear, makes my steadfast fort.
With every beat of my heart, I willfully say,
“I cherish you more with each passing day.”
Sweet Love
Your smile recurs, a sweet refrain in life’s song,
With you, in the warmth of your home, I forever belong.
In your embrace, all my worries cease,
You’re my solace, my joy, my endless peace.
Those Three Little Words
Three little words, eight letters, but so much more,
I love you deeply, down to my core.
In every moment, in every way,
My love for you grows, come what may.
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Heartfelt Love Poems for Your Wife
A heartfelt love poem for your wife expresses those powerful and sincere emotions that we don’t always get the chance to talk about every day. Use these heartfelt love poems to share with her ways in which her love has made your world better, brighter, and more wonderful.
Our Universe
In your eyes, blossoms a universe of dreams,
In your arms, life’s not as tough as it seems.
With you, like a star, my heart truly gleams,
In your love, my smile is full of moon beams.
Like a Sunrise
With every sunrise, my love for you grows,
With your insight, your laughter, my heart glows.
When you’re around, my happiness overflows,
With you, my love, life’s beauty truly shows.
Your Love Light
Your love shines a beacon through my darkest night,
Your calm and steady warmth is my guiding light.
You inspire my dreams to take flight,
All because, when I’m with you, everything feels right.
My Happy Place
In your touch, I find endless grace,
With your love, life’s a thrilling chase.
In your eyes, I see my happy place,
With you, my love, I’ve found my embrace.
Better with Time
Through the years, our love’s like fine wine,
With you, my dear, everything’s divine.
In your heart, I’ve found my lifeline,
With you, forever, I’ll intertwine.
My Heart Smiles
In your smile, I find my reason to be,
With you, my love, I feel so free.
In your love, I’ve found eternity,
With you, my dear, my heart’s decree.
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Sweet Love Poems for Your Wife
Every love is its own sweet journey. If you want to bring out her adventurous spirit, these playful and sweet love poems for your wife will warm her heart.
Sweet Like Candy
In your love, I’ve found my sugared delight,
With you, everything feels just right.
Like honey to the bee, you’re my sweetest flight,
In your arms, my dear, I find endless light.
My Sugar Rush
You’re the sugar in my morning tea,
With you, my dear, life’s a jubilee.
In your laughter, I find my glee,
With you, my sweet, I’m forever happy.
Candy Crush
Like candy on a summer’s day,
In your love, I want to play.
With every hug, you brighten the way,
In your arms, my love, I’ll forever stay.
Slice of Cake
You’re the icing on my life’s cake,
Life with you is no mistake.
In your smile, my heart does wake,
With you, my love, there’s no heartache.
Sweet Song
Your love, a sweet melody in my ear,
With every touch, you draw me near.
In your presence, there’s nothing to fear,
With you, my sweet, love is crystal clear.
Sweet Like Chocolate
Like a chocolate fondue, our love’s divine,
One dip, one strawberry, one kiss?
I’m never satisfied.
I need a lifetime of chocolate,
An eternity of kisses with yours forever intertwined.
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Famous Love Poems for Your Wife
How better to tell your wife that you love her, than with the words of the experts. These timeless love poems still mean as much as when they were written. Share them with your wife as a beautiful addition to your Valentine’s Day or Wedding Anniversary card.
Shakespeare’s timeless words remind us that love’s beauty never fades. You can compare this to your love for your wife, which remains as vibrant as ever.
William Shakespeare – Sonnet 18
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 dimm’d;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm’d;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st;
Nor shall death brag thou wander’st 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.
Browning’s iconic poem beautifully expresses the depth of love and devotion, making it a perfect choice to convey your feelings to your beloved.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning – Sonnet 43
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right.
I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Byron’s poetic description of his beloved’s beauty is a classic choice to celebrate the grace of your wife.
Lord Byron – “She Walks in Beauty”
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o’er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
Keats’ romantic ode to a star symbolizes the enduring nature of love. This makes it a beautiful choice to express your faithfulness.
John Keats – “Bright Star”
Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art—
Not in lone splendor hung aloft the night
And watching, with eternal lids apart,
Like nature’s patient, sleepless Eremite,
The moving waters at their priestlike task
Of pure ablution round earth’s human shores,
Or gazing on the new soft-fallen mask
Of snow upon the mountains and the moors—
No—yet still stedfast, still unchangeable,
Pillow’d upon my fair love’s ripening breast,
To feel for ever its soft fall and swell,
Awake for ever in a sweet unrest,
Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath,
And so live ever—or else swoon to death.
These famous poems are great for a more formal occasion, such as your anniversary. Find more of our Wedding Anniversary Poems.
Funny Love Poems for Your Wife
When it comes to a healthy marriage, laughter is essential. A couple who can laugh together can make anything work. So these funny love poems for your wife aim to both express your love, and bring a big smile to her face at the same time.
My Cuddly Bear
You snore like a bear, it’s quite a sound,
Yet, in your arms, I’m forever bound.
With you, my dear, it’s love profound,
Even when your snores shake the ground!
I’m Stuck on You
You’re the queen of chaos, that’s true,
But in your mess, I’ve found my glue.
With you, my love, I’ve not a single clue,
But I wouldn’t have it any other way, it’s true!
Surprise Chef
Your cooking skills are a bit askew,
But in your burnt dishes, love shines through.
With you, my dear, it’s a culinary zoo,
But you’re the chef of my heart, it’s true!
Love Dance
You dance like no one’s watching, it’s wild,
With every step, you make me smile.
With you, my love, life’s never mild,
With your crazy moves, I’m forever beguiled!
Skipping a Beat
You’re a magnet for clumsiness, my dear,
Tripping over air, you spread good cheer.
With you, my love, there’s never a fear,
Even when you stumble, I’m always near!
My Joker
Your jokes are cheesy, it’s quite a sight,
But they make me laugh with all my might.
With you, my dear, everything’s just right,
Even when your humor takes a flight!
Sleep Talker
You talk in your sleep, it’s a one-woman show,
But in your dreams, my love, you glow.
With you, my dear, I cherish each night,
In which you babble new tales of adventure and delight!
There’s a lot of laughter to be found in love. Wondering how others say it? Check out our collection of Funny Love Quotes.
“I Love You” Poems for Your Wife
Whether it’s the easiest to say or the hardest, “I love you” when spoken sincerely can offer the entire world to your wife, girlfriend, or partner. These three words alone indicate a deep and powerful passion, and in a poem they can express profound affection for your wife, girlfriend, or partner. These “I love you” poems for your wife will warm her heart.
Heartbeats
With each sunrise that we greet,
Enwrapped in love, I feel complete.
My every heartbeat murmurs so sweet,
“I love you, darling, won’t you share this heat?”
Love is a Battlefield
In every star that ignites the night,
In every battle, every fight,
Know that you’re my shining light.
I love you more than words can write.
My Love Grows Each Year
In each moment, crystal clear,
With each laugh, and every tear,
I love you, more and more, my dear.
I Love You Always
In every challenge, every grace,
In every smile upon your face,
Know that my love’s an endless space,
And it’s you I love in every case.
I Love You
With every dream that we pursue,
In your love, I’ve found what’s true.
In every “I love you,” hear it anew,
For I love you, my darling, through and through.
Our Love
In every memory we create,
In every twist and turn of fate,
Know that our love’s not up for debate.
I love you, my dear; it’s never too late.
Growing in Love
With each sunrise and every nightfall,
In your love, I can stand tall.
In those moments, big or small,
I love you, my dear, with all my all.
Sometimes, “I love you” is the hardest thing to say. Let our Love Messages help you out.
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