Short Love Poems

Short love poems are in great demand, so here is a whole page dedicated to short love poetry. If you're looking for love verse or romantic poetry in just a few words, this is the place.

Short Love poetry can be styled like a mini sonnet, as this short romantic poem is.

Idle Dreams

In idle dreams of long ago,
I imagined my true love;
A perfect match, a soulmate,
An angel from above.

Now you’re here, and now I know
Our love will stay and thrive and grow.

By Joanna Fuchs

This short sweet love poem contrasts the time before and after you knew your loved one. It's a short rhyming love poem sure to please your loved one.

I Never Knew

I never knew about happiness;
I didn’t think dreams came true;
I couldn’t believe in love,
Until I finally met you.

By Joanna Fuchs

Short romantic poems can be light, even funny, or they can be intense, as this short love verse is.

Every Thought of You

Each thought of you fills me with sweet emotion;
I give to you my deep, complete devotion.
All my fondest wishes you fulfill;
I love you totally, and I always will.

By Joanna Fuchs

Short love poems can be lengthy, or they can get their message across in a few words, as this short sweet love poem does.

It's You

Of everything I know and love and treasure,
It’s you, my love, who gives me perfect pleasure.
I love your way with me, your touch, your kiss;
To be with you is happiness and bliss.

By Joanna Fuchs

A short love poetry has to pack at lot of feeling in a few lines as this short romantic poem does.

My Everything

When all goes wrong, and my life runs amok,
I think of you, and I get unstuck;
In the midst of chaos, you make my heart sing;
You’re my peace, my happiness, my everything.

By Joanna Fuchs

This short love poem in free verse tells why you love him or her. This short romantic love poem is perfect for a small greeting card.

You're Perfect

Your femininity/masculinity attracts me;
Your steady strength supports me;
Your tenderness sustains me;
You’re the perfect love for me.

By Joanna Fuchs

Instead of rhyming, short love poetry can be in free verse, as this short love poem is.

My Perfect Refuge

When life is cold,
I wrap myself in your warmth,
nestled in your love,
my perfect refuge.

By Joanna Fuchs

You say you want a short love poem, a love verse that says it all in just a few words, a short cute love poem, and it has to be a short love rhyme? I’ll give you short; here it is: (Note: An alternate title and second line would contain the words, “I Win,” instead of “You Win.”

You Win

It’s crazy, but you’re all I want and need;
You win; I’m yours forever; I concede.

By Joanna Fuchs

Romantic short poems often describe the change that true love brings. This short love poem does that.

Now That You're Here

Life without you was fine, was okay.
It was spent aimlessly, getting through each new day.
Now that you're here, joy and pleasure I see,
Each second and minute filled with sweet ecstasy.

By Joanna Fuchs

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As short love poetry goes, this short sweet love poem says it all.

I Always Will

I loved you then,
And I love you still;
I adore you now,
And I always will.

By Joanna Fuchs




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