The 5 Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Poems Ever Written

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and what better way to express deep emotions than through poetry? Throughout history, poets have captured love’s passion, longing, and devotion in verses that make hearts flutter. Here are five of the most romantic Valentine’s Day poems that have stood the test of time—each one a masterpiece of affection and adoration.

1. "How Do I Love Thee?" – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Why It’s Romantic: This sonnet is a timeless declaration of love that speaks of devotion beyond time and even life itself.

Excerpt:
"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."

🔥 Perfect For: A heartfelt, classic Valentine’s Day message to your soulmate.

2. "Sonnet 18" – William Shakespeare

Why It’s Romantic: The Bard immortalizes love by comparing it to a summer’s day—beautiful, eternal, and untouched by time.

Excerpt:
"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."

💘 Perfect For: Classic romantics who want to make their love feel like an eternal summer.

3. "She Walks in Beauty" – Lord Byron

Why It’s Romantic: This poem is a stunning tribute to a woman’s inner and outer beauty, capturing the essence of admiration and love.

Excerpt:
"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."

💖 Perfect For: Complimenting the beauty and grace of someone special.

4. "Love’s Philosophy" – Percy Bysshe Shelley

Why It’s Romantic: This poem beautifully conveys the natural, undeniable connection between two souls meant to be together.

Excerpt:
"The fountains mingle with the river
And the rivers with the ocean;
The winds of heaven mix forever
With a sweet emotion."

💞 Perfect For: Expressing deep, inseparable love that feels destined.

5. "I Carry Your Heart With Me" – E. E. Cummings

Why It’s Romantic: This modern love poem expresses a deep, soulful connection, making it perfect for long-lasting love.

Excerpt:
"i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
my heart) i am never without it
(anywhere
i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling.)"

💓 Perfect For: A contemporary, heartfelt love note that speaks of unwavering devotion.

Which Poem Will You Choose?

Love has been immortalized in poetry for centuries, and these five masterpieces continue to capture hearts. Whether you want to impress a new love, reaffirm your devotion, or simply revel in the beauty of words, one of these romantic poems is sure to strike the perfect chord.

💕 Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!