When you’re in the mood for romance, you might usually reach for a steamy playlist or a tantalizing video. But have you ever considered the power of poetry to stir your desires? That’s right! We’ve gathered a selection of sultry verses from literary greats like William Blake and Emily Dickinson that will surely set the right tone. Their musings on love and intimacy are bound to inspire, and if you think traditional poetry lacks heat, wait until you dive into Pablo Neruda’s “Love Sonnet XI.” This collection can add an unexpected twist to your next special occasion, like Valentine’s Day or an anniversary. Slip one of these poems into a card for your partner, and watch their eyes light up with surprise.
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1. “A Question Answered” by Samuel Lee
What is it that men seek in women?
The outlines of fulfilled desire.
What is it that women search for in men?
The contours of satisfied longing.
2. “Longing” by Jessamyn West
Desire for us
Was like a swift demise,
Quickly fading
With our mingled breath.
A strange perfume
In a bare room
Evaporates swiftly.
3. “If You Came in Autumn” by Lydia Morrow
If you arrived in autumn,
I’d push summer aside
With a half-hearted smile,
As one swats away a fly.
If I could see you in a year,
I’d gather the months into balls
And tuck them away,
Fearing they might blend.
If only centuries could delay,
I’d count them on my fingers,
Subtracting until they fell
Into a distant land.
If I knew that when this life ends,
Ours would continue,
I’d toss this life aside
For a taste of eternity.
But now, uncertain of the time
Between us,
It stings like a goblin bee
That won’t reveal its bite.
4. “The Meeting” by Clara Brooks
You came to my bedside
And gazed at me.
Then your kiss felt like molten wax.
I craved the mark it would leave;
That’s how I knew I loved you.
I wanted to be forever branded,
To bear the proof of my desire.
As my gown slipped over my head,
A flush covered my skin.
We knew then, you and I,
That our bodies would always speak
The truth of our longing.
5. “The Grapevine” by Michael Reed
I dreamt that my mortal self
Transformed into a vine,
Creeping and entwining
Around my beloved’s form.
Her slender legs and thighs
Caught me by surprise;
Her curves embraced by my tendrils,
Enthralling her completely.
I hung around her head,
Draping her in rich clusters,
So she resembled
Bacchus captivated by his tree.
My curls wrapped around her neck,
And she became my captive,
While I sought fleeting pleasures,
Until I awoke,
Finding my body
More like a stock than a vine.
6. “Charmed Chaos” by Miranda Lane
A sweet disarray in your attire
Ignites a playfulness;
A shawl draped over shoulders
Creates delightful distractions.
Neglectfully placed lace
Captivates the eye,
While a careless shoelace
Speaks to a wild elegance.
These little imperfections
Enchant me more
Than art that’s overly precise.
7. “Sonnet of Yearning” by Pablo Neruda
I crave your lips, your voice, your hair.
Silent and starving, I roam the streets.
Bread cannot sustain me, dawn disrupts me,
All day I seek the essence of your steps.
I hunger for your laughter,
Your hands like a wild harvest,
Desiring the pale stones of your nails.
I want to savor your skin
Like a whole almond.
I yearn for the sunbeam
That radiates from your form,
And I pace, hungry,
Searching for you,
For your warm heart,
Like a wild cat in the wilderness.
8. “xvii” by Erin Taylor
Dearest, I’ll touch you with my thoughts,
And touch until you gift me a shy smile,
Obscene and innocent.
(love, I will touch you with my thoughts.)
A gentle touch,
And you will transform
Into the poem I have yet to write.
9. “Winter’s Embrace” by Susan Lane
At first, I can bear no fabric,
Even the lightest touch is painful.
I lie suspended in air,
Cooling off from the heat
Of our bodies intertwined.
We become fire and ice,
Until we find solace
In each other’s warmth.
The light from the hall
Creates a sacred atmosphere,
And I feel invigorated,
As if crafted anew.
10. “Dancing on Rooftops” by Eli Sanders
In a city woven from seaweed,
We danced under the stars,
My hands exploring your form.
Subtracting the days,
I add your beauty to my memories,
As we made love through the night,
Sharing stories of rain,
Where happiness is but a handful of coins.
11. “Journey to Eden” by Lydia Morrow
Come slowly, Eden,
Lips unaccustomed to your sweetness—
Sip your jasmine nectar,
As a bee on the verge of fainting.
12. “Ink and Passion” by Sam Green
I made love to her on paper,
Spilling ink like our fervor across the sheets.
I traced her curves in every letter,
Kissing along her thighs in prose,
Tasting her innocence without a word.
I pulled her hair,
Made her arch in ecstasy,
All with the stroke of a pen.
13. “The Power of Touch” by Wendy Lee
Intimacy has a way of softening us,
Greasing joints and merging hearts.
We nestle closer,
Arms and legs entwined,
Wrapped in the earthy blanket
Of sleep, releasing a single breath—
Home found in each other’s heat.
14. “Untitled” by Mason Fowler
We lay entangled in sweet surrender,
Until the curtains yield to the morning light,
Revealing two bodies that were once strangers,
Yet now share a secret known only
To the depths of our gazes.
15. “Wild Evenings” by Emily Dickinson
Wild nights — wild nights!
If I were with you,
Wild nights would be
Our indulgence!
The winds are futile
To a heart anchored;
Done with charts,
Rowing in Eden—
If only I could moor
In your embrace tonight.
16. “Touch of Spring” by Witter Bynner
At your touch,
As if you were an archer,
Delight strikes through my being.
You are spring;
I am the edge of a cliff,
And a waterfall cascades over me.
17. “Offering of Pain” by Ellen Bass
Bring your pain to me, love,
Spread it like fine rugs,
Show me the details,
The delicate embroidery of your life.
Unclasp your heart like jewels,
And let me cradle your sorrow,
As a great beast might carry its young.
18. “To His Mistress, Preparing for Bed” by John Donne
Come, my dear, defy my weariness
Until I labor in passion.
Untie your garments,
Let me see the beauty beneath,
For in this sacred space,
We are free from all but joy.
19. “When I Was Young” by Queen Isolde
When I was youthful,
I was sought after,
But I scorned them all —
Saying, “Go, go, seek elsewhere;
Do not trouble me.”
But then came love,
And I regretted my pride.
20. “To His Shy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell
If we had but enough time,
We could explore the depths of our desires,
For what is youth without the taste of love?
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In summary, poetry is a powerful tool for igniting desire and intimacy. From classic verses to modern expressions, these poems explore the depths of passion, longing, and love, offering a unique way to connect with your partner.
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