Valentine Poems

You’ll find seven pages of free Valentine poems here, including love poems, funny Valentine sayings, friend Valentine messages, kid, Christian and family Valentine poetry. There’s a sample of each type of Valentine message on this page, with a link to its separate page, or you can access all our free Valentine verse from our Site Map.

Short Valentine's Day poems are popular. This rhyming Valentine poem is a Valentine saying with wide application.

Compatible Valentine

On Valentine’s Day, we think about
The people who are dear,
How much they add to life’s delight
Whenever they are near.

You’ve always been a total joy,
Such pleasant company,
I/We very much appreciate
Our compatibility!

By Joanna Fuchs

Valentines Day poetry is always welcome. We hope you enjoy these free Valentine's Day messages and Valentine sayings. They are perfect for Valentine cards or to accompany a Valentine's Day Gift. If you are looking for Valentine gifts, there is a link further down the page to a page full of personalized Valentine's Day gifts. Take a look. We also have a link to a kids' Valentine activity, craft and gift shop.

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For this general Valentine poems page, I try to write poems that can be used for a variety of people. In this Valentine rhyme, I couldn't decide whether to use "friendly" or "classy" in the third line. Feel free to switch the descriptive terms to suit the person to whom you are sending the poem.

Valentine Smile

On Valentine's Day we think of those
Who make our lives worthwhile,
Those gracious, friendly people who
We think of with a smile.

I am fortunate to know you,
That's why I want to say,
To a rare and special person:
Happy Valentine's Day!

By Joanna Fuchs



Valentines Day sayings are for communicating fond or affectionate feelings. Valentine sayings can express "like" or "love." Valentine card poems that can be sent to just about anyone are very useful. This Valentine card verse is like that. These are the kind of Valentines Day sayings that can be sent to your entire Valentine card list.

Valentine Treasures

Valentine treasures are people who
have often crossed your mind,
family, friends and others, too,
who in your life have shined
the warmth of love or a spark of light
that makes you remember them;
no matter how long since you’ve actually met,
each one is a luminous gem,
who gleams and glows in your memory,
bringing special pleasures,
and that’s why this Valentine comes to you:
You’re one of those sparkling treasures!

By Joanna Fuchs

This Valentine poetry has a Valentine's Day saying that is sure to please. The Valentine message in this Valentine rhyme will make the recipient feel special! This Valentines Day saying is a short Valentine verse that will linger in the memory with pleasure. It's a short, sweet Valentine poem.

Wherever I May Go

You’re in my thoughts and in my heart
Wherever I may go;
On Valentine’s Day, I’d like to say
I care more than you know.

By Joanna Fuchs

Valentines poetry comes in a variety of formats. Valentine messages can be Valentine's Day rhymes, or they can be written in free verse, as this happy Valentine poem is. This Valentine message can be sent to family, friends, co-workers, anyone! It's a Valentine saying that says enough without saying too much.

Special People

On Valentine’s Day, we think of people
who have cheered and encouraged us,
who go out of their way
to be kind and caring,
who have enriched our lives
just by being themselves.
You are such a person.
I’m so happy you’re my _____
(friend, aunt, co-worker, etc.)
Happy Valentine’s Day!

By Joanna Fuchs



There's no end to the different kinds of Valentine poetry available. Valentines Day poems, sayings, rhymes and verses can be short or long. This short Happy Valentine's Day poem is perfect for a card Valentine verse, and the Valentine message is appropriate.

Special Connection

Valentine’s Day is for expressing affection;
Fond thoughts are coming your way;
We’ve always had a special connection,
So Happy Valentine’s Day!

By Joanna Fuchs

Valentines Day poems for friends and family are in demand. You can send this Valentines Day poem to a group of people, such as a family, by changing singular forms to plural, such as "I" to "We," etc. It's a good Valentine card poem.

Pleasant Thoughts of You

Whenever likable people cross my mind,
I always have such pleasant thoughts of you.
You bring me so much happiness and joy;
Those who lift me up are very few.

On Valentine’s Day I want to tell you this:
Knowing you is an extraordinary pleasure;
Your caring heart is always quick to give;
You’re unique, a rare and very special treasure.

By Joanna Fuchs

Contemporary Valentine poetry usually doesn't rhyme. This general Valentine poem in free verse (it doesn’t rhyme) could probably apply to a number of people in your life. It could be a Valentine's Day card verse to be used as a Valentine message. It is a Valentines Day saying sure to please.

Valentine Gift

On Valentine’s Day,
I’m thinking about
the special ways
you have made my life better,
the little things,
the not-so-little things...
your kindness,
the way you always listen
and pay attention to me.
You make my world
brighter and richer.
You’re a gift to me,
and I thank you
for being you.

By Joanna Fuchs



Lots of people are looking for Valentine sayings to send to everyone they like, but free Valentines Day poems that apply to lots of different people are hard to find. This free Valentine poem can be sent to all those people who are important to you. This Valentines Day verse is a Valentine saying that was meant to be put on a Valentine card as a special Valentine message.

Essential Valentine

On Valentine’s Day we think about
Those matchless people who
Give extra meaning to our lives--
The very special few.

Without them, skies would turn to gray;
Things wouldn’t be the same;
Life wouldn’t be as colorful;
It would be a duller game.

And when I contemplate that group--
Friends and family who are mine,
I appreciate and treasure you;
You’re essential, Valentine!

By Joanna Fuchs

Valentines Day poems can jump off a familiar rhyme, as this cute Valentines day poem does.

Roses Are Red...

Roses are red; daisies are white;
Valentine, you make every day a delight.
Violets are blue; daffodils are yellow;
Valentine, you make my heart jiggle like Jello!

By Joanna Fuchs

Valentines Day poems should fit on a card. This short Valentines Day poem will go on even the smallest greeting card. It's a Valentines Day rhyme.

Terrific Person

Hey you--you're often on my mind;
You’re a terrific person, one of a kind.
I’m sending this poem, because I want to say
I’m thinking of you on Valentine’s Day!

By Joanna Fuchs

Valentines Day poems can be in free verse; that is, they don’t rhyme. This Valentines Day poem compares the recipient to beauty and comfort. This Happy Valentines Day poem is sure to please.

Top of the List

On Valentine’s Day,
when I think of the people
I care about and value,
you are at the top of the list.
Like a rainbow
glistening through the rain,
like a glowing green spring
after a cold gray winter,
you are a joy and a delight.
Like a good book, a cozy fire,
or a cup of cocoa (with marshmallows),
you are a comfort to me.
I appreciate you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!

By Joanna Fuchs



Usually, Valentine verse is general, but some Valentine's Day sayings can be customized to fit your recipient. This free Valentine's Day poem can be changed to fit the person to whom you are sending it. In this free Valentine poetry, you can change "special" to "important." In this Valentine message, you can change "exceptional" to "good-hearted" or "generous" or "giving" or "extraordinary" or "remarkable. In this Valentine saying, you can use "like" or "love" instead of "respect" or "admire." You can change "I" to "we." As you make these changes, you make this Valentine's Day poetry your own. This is a Valentine rhyme.

Special Valentine

Special people are on my mind
Each year on Valentine’s Day,
The exceptional ones who mean to me
More than I can say.

I respect you and admire you,
And I just want you to know
You’ve made a difference in my life
And I want to tell you so.

By Joanna Fuchs

This short Valentine rhyme is a simple Valentine poem perfect for a Valentine message.

Glad to Know You

On Valentine’s Day, the day of affection,
Our thoughts quickly turn in your direction.
This Valentine poem is meant to show you
How very glad we are to know you!

By Joanna Fuchs

Valentine’s Day poems should make the recipient feel good, as this Valentine’s Day poem does.

Valentine Gem

Valentine, you are a gem;
You fill my life with joy and pleasure;
With all you give and all you do,
You’re a very special treasure.

I really like the person you are;
You’re a class act, in every way;
I care about you, and I hope you have
A very happy Valentine’s Day!

By Joanna Fuchs

Valentine sayings that express love are probably the most popular kind of Valentine message. Here’s a Valentine love poem in Valentine rhyme. This is free Valentine poetry that anyone would welcome. Send this Valentines Day verse as a Valentine message to your sweetheart.

Year Round Valentine

I love you all through February,
Not just on Valentine’s Day;
I cherish you when flowers of spring
Appear in the midst of May.

I adore you in the summer,
When the air is filled with heat;
Without you in my life each day,
I wouldn’t be complete.

I treasure you in fall,
When leaves are turning gold;
I loved you when you were younger;
I’ll love you when you’re old.

I prize you in the winter,
When colder days are here;
I love you, love you all the time,
Every minute of the year.

So I’ll give to you this Valentine,
But I want to let you know,
It’s not just today, but always,
That I will love you so.

By Joanna Fuchs


There is also a separate page of Valentine love poems .



It's amazing how popular Valentines Day sayings have become for sending not just to sweethearts but to everyone you like! Here's a friend Valentine poem. This Valentine's Day verse is a Valentine greeting that celebrates that special friendship bond. A Valentines Day saying like this, with its fond and affectionate Valentines Day message, will make your friend feel really special. It's a Valentine verse that tells your friend you care.

Valentine Friend

Valentine’s Day is all about
Special feelings warm and fond,
And friend, I knew right from the start
We had a very special bond.

Our time together is a gift;
You’re interesting and warm and fun!
And when I need to talk and share,
I think of you, friend; you’re the one.

We’re always true and real together.
We have no reason to pretend.
I’m thankful that you’re in my life,
My trusted, cherished Valentine friend.

By Joanna Fuchs


There is also a separate page of Valentines Day messages for a friend.

A surprising number of people are looking for funny Valentine messages. This funny Valentine poem is a cute Valentine poem about food. We hope you like this humorous Valentine's Day poem. Is a funny Valentine verse considered Valentine poetry? We don't know; we just write what people are looking for.

Valentine, You're Food For My Soul

From the moment we talked, I started to get
Feelings of hunger that couldn't be met,
Like feelings that come when I see yummy pies,
Well, I get those feelings when I look in your eyes.

The thought of your lips makes my mouth start to water,
'Cause they remind me of barbecue more than they oughter.
Your skin, your hair, and the rest of you brings
Thoughts of chocolate chip cookies and other good things.

When you're near you provide scrumptious food for my soul.
You nourish me, sweetheart; You make me whole.
Keep me satisfied, stay close or I'll pine.
I sure get hungry thinking of you, Valentine!

Be mine, and let's nourish each other!

By Karl Fuchs


There is also a separate page of funny Valentine poems.

Valentine Gift Ideas

To see a page full of
personalized Valentine gifts
for everyone on your list, click here.

This sweet Valentine's Day poem is a kid Valentine poem. Valentine sayings for kids are in great demand. These four-line Valentines Day verses can be used in a pair, as shown, or separately, for a shorter Valentine message.

Valentine Treat

I hope your Valentine’s Day is great.
I hope it’s quite a treat.
I hope you have a happy day
Filled with things so sweet.

This poem’s for you because I care.
I can’t get more specific.
Well, yes I can, and here I go…
I think you’re terrific!

By Joanna Fuchs


There is also a separate page of Valentine poetry for kids.

Valentines Day poems with family Valentine sayings are sent to relatives, even distant relatives, more and more. Joanna wrote the following family Valentine poem with relatives in mind: mother, father, grandparents, mother/father-in-law, son/daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, cousin, etc. It is intended as a Valentine verse for relatives that has a Valentines Day message they will appreciate. Perhaps Valentines Day poetry is appropriate for just about anyone anymore.

A Valentine Poem for My ____

On Valentine’s Day, the day of affection,
My thoughts naturally turn in your direction.
I think of many things, big and small
That you’ve given to me and given your all.
You see me always in the kindest light;
You’re a glow in my life, golden and bright.
I’m thankful for the happy ties that bind
Me to you in our family, and I’d like to remind
You of all the special memories I treasure.
Having you in my life is nothing but pleasure!
You’re a walking example of how to live,
How to share, how to teach, how to love, how to give.

Please accept this Valentine poem,
warm from the heart of your _____

By Joanna Fuchs


There is also a separate page of family Valentine sayings.



Valentine messages for teachers are popular. This teacher Valentine poem is also a kid Valentine poem. It's a Valentine rhyme that has a Valentine saying a child can be comfortable with.

A Valentine for my Teacher

Every day I come to school;
I spend a lot of time
Learning all the things you teach,
Which is the reason I’m
Sending you this Valentine;
It’s meant to let you know
I’m happy you’re my teacher
And I want to tell you so!

Happy Valentine’s Day
To my favorite teacher!

By Joanna Fuchs

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The following Valentine message is for the large number of people who are typing into their favorite search box (in order of popularity): Christian Valentine poems, Christian Valentine’s Day poems, religious Valentine poems, inspirational Valentine poems, church Valentine poems, and religious Valentine’s Day poems. This Valentines Day saying sends an appropriate Valentine message to Christians. This Valentine verse is biblically based.

This Christian Valentine poem is based on a famous Bible Valentine verse on love.

I Corinthians 13

Valentine's Day is a day of love,
For showing that we care,
And if we read the Bible,
God describes love there:

If we speak like celestial angels
From heaven up above,
All our words mean nothing
If we don’t have Christian love.

Love is patient, love is kind;
It doesn’t brag or boast;
Love conquers pride and envy;
It is never self-engrossed.

Love is not rude or angry;
Forgiveness counters wrong;
Love stays away from evil;
It sings a truthful song.

Love is full of trust and hope;
It always perseveres;
Love never fails; It’s faithful;
To the Bible it adheres.

And if you give this kind of love
To your special Valentine,
You’ll be loving right in harmony
With God’s own sweet design.

By Joanna Fuchs




There is also a separate page of Christian Valentine sayings.

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More Valentine Poetry

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You’ll find seven pages of free Valentines Day poems at this site, including Valentine love poems, funny Valentine sayings, friend Valentine messages, kid, Christian, family and general purpose Valentine poetry.

There’s a sample of each type of Valentine verse on this page, with a link to its separate page, or you can access all our free Valentine verse from our Site Map.

There are also poems suitable for Valentines Day card poemson the Anniversary Poems, Love Poems, and Friendship Poems pages.

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