Penning down a love poem for your lover can be an exciting and charming way of expressing your inner thoughts and feelings. If you can’t find the words on your own, here are 25 long-distance love poems that perfectly convey how much you miss your partner, the happiness you feel when you think of how in love you both are, and the ecstasy you experience when you think of the day you reunite in person. Continue reading.
52 Poems For Long-Distance Relationships
Here’s our compilation of 52 heartfelt poems that perfectly capture the emotions of love and yearning in long-distance relationships and help them grow stronger.
1. Heart Song
Until our final kiss goodbye I didn’t know that hearts could fly But mine flew away With you that day. Distance, so few thoughts I gave, Until you had to leave that day. But in that moment I could feel That distance is heavy, hard, and real. I didn’t know that heartstrings tied And tangled up so much inside. Until the last smile you sent my way When you had to go that day. I never thought that time could seem So cold and cruel that I could scream. Until the long hours after you’d gone, As my heart cried until the dawn. Now I am just holding on For the moment our love’s sweet song Together loud and true will ring As so in love our hearts will sing. – Amy Finley
2. You And I
At the thought of you My eyes love teary drops It makes me smile but, at times, weary How can one love a woman so much? When a memory of you plays in my mind I know everything about the expression I know pain with a glass in my hands I sleep with the radio on because I miss you I hear your swift sweet sighs of breath You make anew what grief destroyed You are the reviver of old departed memories I am a man, and I got to let a woman go You are moving forward in another man’s arms I hope he sees nature does not make one like you Can you not see it has got to be the Lord Who makes you so beautiful? And everything that He done touched Like your Mind, Body, and Soul Is enough to be my world It is not a fluke that I am still here waiting for you That if you drop a glass A glass in thousand pieces Can mirror my heart. – Elijah
3. YOU
There is something in your voice that makes it all alright, Something in your smile that gets me through the night. A comfort in your grin that helps my day pass by. A twinkle in your eyes that lights my darkened sky. Your posture says, do not worry and your laugh says, I care. That kiss you blow when we say goodbye says, I am always there. It is all these things about you I could not live without. It is you that makes me happy. It is you, without a doubt! – Jessica Phelps
4. Steadfast
The miles are long and far and wide, But my love for you will never subside. My heart will continue strong and true, Steadfast in my love for you. You never need to fret or fear; My only love is for you, my dear. It hurts to be so far from you, But a love like ours will make it through. Keep holding on a little longer; Our love will keep on growing stronger. – Amy Finley
5. True Love Brings Always Brings Us Back
Does absence truly make the heart grow fonder? I believe that it does because Each time we must go our separate ways, Our hearts reach out to each other And grasp more firmly than ever. The things that divide us at these times only Serve to pull us back together and make our love stronger. They make us more determined than ever To live every moment we can together, Truly and madly in love. – Kelly Roper
6. Don’t Be Gone Too Long
I never thought I would feel such pain I need you here, to see you again I never thought I would miss your touch I realized I need it so much I never thought I would feel so lost And need your love at any cost I never thought I would wake up alone I need you back, don’t be gone too long Come Back Soon! – Anonymous
7. Until I Arrive
Whenever you feel Lost in time, Place your hand Over your heart, Imagine it is mine, And with every beat I hope you feel More alive. Just think of me Until I arrive. – S. Marie
8. Beneath The Perfect Sky
I look up at the stars And think of you tonight; Wishing I could see their light Reflected in your eyes. How I long to touch you, Hold your body close to mine, As we share our love together Beneath the perfect sky. – John Mark Green & Christy Ann Martine
9. 4000 Miles
The lines stitched into highways; The never-ending seams, On roads that are less travelled, Dividing you and me. I wish I could unravel, The fabric in-between, And tear away the distance, To bring you close to me. – Lang Leav
10. Distance
My soul is split in two, And drowned in the ocean that separates us. It is the waves of sadness that push me under, Crushing me with despair. Trying to stay afloat, Gasping for air. Until I see the light, The shining light of you. To give me hope and strength, To save me, To pull me through. – Anonymous
11. It’s Not Fair
It’s not fair. It’s not fair how You’re over there, And I’m over here. It’s not fair That I don’t know how Your breath tastes or How your hand feels. It’s not fair That we’re light Years apart, yet we’re Under the same moon. It’s not fair That our eyes can’t Meet, and our feet Can’t touch. – (J.M)
12. Blanket
I wrap myself in blanket, And pretend that it’s your arms, Because maybe if you were here, Things wouldn’t be so hard. I rest my head on my pillow, And I pretend that it’s your chest, Because maybe if you were here, My heart would ache less. I close my eyes and sigh, And pretend these miles don’t exist, Because they overwhelm me completely, All I want is to feel your kiss. – Anonymous
13. Every Evening
You don’t know how it is When you cry yourself to sleep Because you miss someone so much, That your heart is breaking You’ve never met You’ve never hugged But you want it more than anything He means everything to you But you can’t be together now And that is what kills you Every evening. – K. H
14. Years From Now
Years from now, our past will be a story – A story of long days and lonely nights, Hard work and lack of sleep. We’ll live each day having intimately known The pain of being apart, We’ll appreciate and embrace our time together, Knowing how lucky we are To have made it through, And we’ll find solace in The promise of a future together. – Anonymous
15. Stars
So I might Count every star To where you are. And write you Metaphors in millions With all the skies. But really, You just need to know; I miss you. I’ve still never seen stars Like the ones in your eyes. – Niocra Kladsflem
16. A Time For Us
Just like the sun goes down at night Just like the moon and stars come out To light up the sky Just like every spring has gloomy days Full of thunderous rain Before new flowers bloom Just like the river travels long rough Miles through cities and towns just to Flow into the sea for eternity There will be a time for us – Anonymous
17. Nothing Without You
I don’t know how you’re coping up With being hundreds of miles away But I feel like a star in the sky Fading away, day after day It’s been too long since The last time we were together Without you, life means nothing to me It feels like everything is over I am missing you so much – Anonymous
18. I Anticipate
I anticipate the day that We will finally be together. Every day waking up to you, Laughing at stupid movies every night. Each day will be the new Best day of my life. My dear, I can hardly wait. – S. L
19. Absence
Last night I heard you sigh in your sleep And the sound of your breath was akin To a melody even The masters could not have composed. Tonight, the absence of your skin Against mine in the tranquil Shadowy silence Keeps my mind racing and Sleep implausible. I couldn’t have imagined The span between us Could feel so cruel. – Anonymous
20. Feeling Of Distance
But distance may also Mean nothing To a pair of lover’s Hearts, who may be far apart But choose the part That may split in two But despite the divide Will still meet together And intertwine And thus erase any feeling of distance. – Anonymous
21. One Day – Some Day
One day, I’ll wake up at three in the morning. I won’t be alone, I won’t text you or call you I won’t miss you Or want to cry. Because some day, When I wake up ay three in the morning, You will be laying right next to me And not miles apart. – (A. 02)
22. A Long Distance Love!
Enough to satisfy my craving heart’s plea, Tomorrow will be the day I love you more, Than today or yesterday or ever before, Words and phrases will never do, What my heart feels so deeply for you, Deeper and deeper my feelings go, My head is spinning to and fro, I want you here, forever and more, For our hearts to join and together explore, Our hearts beat and beat as one, Feel what I’m feeling, it’s only begun, Yet, slowly my desire turns to rage, My heart feels as though it’s within a cage, You are so close yet so far, At times like this I wish upon a star, I wish you were here and not over there, Yet life is hard as well as unfair, All I can do is wish and wait, Until we meet again as that is our fate, I love you more than my words can say, And forever my love will grow each passing day, Until the day I gently hold your face, Kiss your lips within a candle lit place, Hold you close and feel you near, Kiss your cheek and whisper among your ear, Feel your soft skin beneath my hand, Feel your energy inside expand, I’ll wish for that moment as I always do, And I’ve wished upon a star, so my wish will come true. – Jessica Andress
23. Ache Of Longing
These times apart Do not weaken our love. The ache of longing Makes each joyful reunion A fresh revelation of passion. We fall into each other’s arms, And I fall for you all over again. – John Mark Green
24. Forever Stay With Me
Don’t let the miles between us Keep our love apart. Just listen close and you will hear The beating of my heart. No distance will ever keep My heart from loving you There are no more tears for it to weep For a love that runs so true, I’ll be there with you one day soon To love you every day And then my heart will sing a tune And you will hear it say I’ve finally found my one true love As true as one can be And now you are all I’m thinking of Forever stay with me – Anonymous
25. Fire Of Our Love
The connection between us Is perfectly forged And is so strong I feel it always No matter how far apart we are. The deep spark of our love Is brighter than ever And every thought I have about you Seems to make the distance Appear smaller And smaller. Until – One day soon That distance will disappear Completely And we’ll be free to let our love’s bright spark Burn into a wildfire. – Anonymous
26. A Part Of You
There is a part of me That lives in a part of you So we are never apart. – Timothy Joshua
27. Memories In My Mind
Though miles come between us And distance keeps us apart Nothing can ever change The love inside my heart. I may not be there with you Every minute of the day But you’re always here with me In at least a thousand ways. Whether it be a thought Or a moment that we’ve shared It only takes a second To get from here to there. Though I cannot really feel You here at my side It’s always nice to know I’ve got these memories in my mind. – Anonymous
28. I Miss You Poem – Amy Finley, Love To Know
There are a thousand things that I love about you. When I’m with you I want to take in every moment And when we’re apart Every moment feels like forever. So, when missing you almost becomes too much And the distance seems almost too hard to bear When my longing for you Threatens to drive me mad You help me make it through. I take comfort in thinking of your smile like a ray of sunlight bursting through the dark clouds. I take comfort in thinking of your laughter Which is more beautiful than a thousand songs. I take comfort in thinking of your arms around me A blanket of the sweetest solace in the world. I take comfort in thinking of your love That brings light to my soul and joy to my heart. My only wish Aside from being in your arms Is that you take comfort, too, In thinking of my love for you.
29. Valentine – Lorna Dee Cervantes, Poetry Foundation
Cherry plums suck a week’s soak, overnight they explode into the scenery of before your touch. The curtains open on the end of our past. Pink trumpets on the vines bare to the hummingbirds. Butterflies unclasp from the purse of their couplings, they light and open on the doubled hands of eucalyptus fronds. They sip from the pistils for seven generations that bear them through another tongue as the first year of our punishing mathematic begins clicking the calendar forward. They land like seasoned rocks on the decks of the cliffs. They take another turn on the spiral of life where the blossoms blush & pale in a day of dirty dawn where the ghost of you webs your limbs through branches of cherry plum. Rare bird, extinct color, you stay in my dreams in x-ray. In rerun, the bone of you stripping sweethearts folds and layers the shedding petals of my grief into a decayed holo- gram—my for ever empty art.
30. Dear One Absent This Long While – Lisa Olstein, Poetry Foundation
It has been so wet stones glaze in moss; everything blooms coldly. I expect you. I thought one night it was you at the base of the drive, you at the foot of the stairs, you in a shiver of light, but each time leaves in wind revealed themselves, the retreating shadow of a fox, daybreak. We expect you, cat and I, bluebirds and I, the stove. In May we dreamed of wreaths burning on bonfires over which young men and women leapt. June efforts quietly. I’ve planted vegetables along each garden wall so even if spring continues to disappoint we can say at least the lettuce loved the rain. I have new gloves and a new hoe. I practice eulogies. He was a hawk with white feathered legs. She had the quiet ribs of a salamander crossing the old pony post road. Yours is the name the leaves chatter at the edge of the unrabbited woods.
31. My Love – Amy Finley, Love to Know
When I close my eyes I can hear your voice I can see your face I can feel the touch of your lips as we kiss. When I open my eyes I see an empty room Without your beautiful smile lighting it up And I’m missing you so much it hurts. I ache to hold you To be in your arms To hear your laughter. Know that even as far apart as we are My love for you is as strong as ever.
32. A Memory – Lola Ridge, Poets.org
I remember The crackle of the palm trees Over the mooned white roofs of the town… The shining town… And the tender fumbling of the surf On the sulphur-yellow beaches As we sat…a little apart…in the close-pressing night. The moon hung above us like a golden mango, And the moist air clung to our faces, Warm and fragrant as the open mouth of a child And we watched the out-flung sea Rolling to the purple edge of the world, Yet ever back upon itself… As we… Inadequate night… And mooned white memory Of a tropic sea… How softly it comes up Like an ungathered lily.
33. Piece Of You – Amy Finley, Love to Know
When said you had to go, I knew I’d never make it through Unless I had a piece of you To help me make it through the day And help me keep the tears at bay. So, I keep a bit of you Inside my heart through all I do So, when I end up feeling blue, It’s there to brighten up my mood. A bit of your laughter, your smile, too, It’s there inside my heart so true. I keep it close and hold it tight Because you’re my sweetest love and light.
34. When We Two Parted – George Gordon Byron, Poets.org
When we two parted In silence and tears, Half broken-hearted To sever for years, Pale grew thy cheek and cold, Colder thy kiss; Truly that hour foretold Sorrow to this. The dew of the morning Sunk chill on my brow— It felt like the warning Of what I feel now. Thy vows are all broken, And light is thy fame; I hear thy name spoken, And share in its shame. They name thee before me, A knell to mine ear; A shudder comes o’er me— Why wert thou so dear? They know not I knew thee, Who knew thee too well— Long, long shall I rue thee, Too deeply to tell. In secret we met— In silence I grieve, That thy heart could forget, Thy spirit deceive. If I should meet thee After long years, How should I greet thee?— With silence and tears.
35. My Dearest Love – Sherri Brown, Longdistanced
I see you in my thoughts and dreams, When I awake, how real it seems. You aren’t here to comfort me, But soon I hope you will be. No one truly knows or understands; You have my heart in your hands. My love is what you truly own. Come soon and make our house a home. Inside those walls you are doing your time, Not being here with me is your only true crime. Others in your life will come and go, But my love is true, and I’m sure you know. I may not be rich or the prettiest one, But I love you so much; you are my sun. You light up my life every time you call. When the time is up, I begin to fall. You are my stars, you are my moon, Being with you will come very soon. So when you sleep, take this to heart, No one or nothing will keep us apart.
36. Love Grows, No Matter the Distance – Kelly Roper, Love to Know
Our love grows like vines between us. They gently bind us together. But when one of us has to travel far, Those vines do not wither and break. They grow longer and stronger, More lovely and vibrant, Until they burst into bloom when we reunite.
37. My Only Love – Sheri Medina, Long distanced
Since the first day we met, I knew you were the one. God answered my prayers; You came down from above. You gave me your heart, You gave me your trust. From that very moment, It was more than just lust. Your sweet, loving words Can never be compared. I am your forever partner; My soul I have bared. Never put into question Any of my feelings being true. I have found my one and only. Baby, that is YOU!
38. My Love, Though We Are Apart – Kelly Roper, Love to Know
My love, though we are apart, My own heart abides with you, Since it became yours the day we met And with each beat, its love is renewed.
39. My One, My Only, My Everything – D. Lancaster, Longdistanced
For so long, I wished for the day. The day that our love would find its way. From my heart and into your soul, The feeling so strong, I had no control. When then that day came, when I found you again, I vowed never to make the same mistake. I knew I would never let you go, For my life is now complete in a way I cannot show. For eternity I will spend making you believe, You are the sole reason that I breathe. My life is yours, my hopes and desires too. Until my dying day, my heart is reserved just for you. You are everything I could ever need and more, More than I deserve or would dare wish for. You are my baby, my angel, my dream girl I’m thankful everyday that you are my whole world. For the time I spend with you, my heart truly sings My one, My only, My EVERYTHING.
40. No Mere I Love You… – Kelly Roper, Love to Know
Saying I love you long distance Isn’t as easy as it may seem. I must choose each word carefully So you know “I love you” isn’t some platitude. Each word must convince you how much I miss you, How much I care for you, and How much I want to be by your side. Those three little words simply aren’t enough To show you how I feel, but they’ll have to do Until I can hold you again.
41. Far Away Lover – Janna Rutty, Longdistanced
I lay in my bed and think about you I love you so much I don’t know what to do I feel your warmth at my side The pain in my heart moves to my eyes So far away yet always so near You are the reason I am still here. I await the times when we can talk I await the times we can finally hold hands and walk To feel you for real… so close to me The happiest person in the world is what you would make me. Your eyes shine like a million suns You shine more brightly than anyone Your smile so sweet can’t help but make me smile It stops my world even for a little while I await the time when my hand is in yours To hear you say those 3 little words. There are still no words I can say to describe My heart it aches and my eyes they cry But when we talk my heart flies you always wipe away the tears I cry. Even though you aren’t here And I miss you so much my dear I’ll love you forever and ever I’ll always love you my far away lover.
42. That Special Moment! – David Yearwood, Longdistanced
My love, how much I want to be there with you, To feel your touch and see your smile. To hear you say, I love you so, For all the ways you’ll show me how. O my love, I long to be with you, O my love, words will never express, The feelings I have for you inside, I’ll give my all, just to be with you, being in your arms, safe and sound, to see your tender smile again. Holding me softly, with your tender touch, being ever so close and never apart. O my Love I need You so, my soul is on fire. My passion and emotion is here for you, with much desire, I just can’t explain. My heart is ready to surrender all. Come to me, I’m ready for love, I want it to be that special time!
43. I Know It – Misti Green, Longdistanced
It was love at first sight When I saw you I knew. Together we would be, Just me and you. You’re the only one, I love you so much. I’m all alone now, And I long for your touch. It seems so long Since you have left. You said you would be back, I just hope for the best. It has been three days, I miss you so… I wish that I Was allowed to go. You said you would call When you arrived. But when you didn’t, It made me cry. I countdown the days Until you’re back in my world. I still can’t believe That you chose me to be your girl. My love is true, I know yours is too. And I can’t wait To be back with you.
44. Thinking About You – Gary R. Hess, Longdistanced
When I ate today at noon All I could think about was you I wish you were here to do what you do I wish I could feed you with my spoon Hoping someday I will see your smile again I do not know if I can take all this pain Knowing that I am here and you are there Thinking about the times we had and will not have You are the best there ever was and will be There is nothing to explain to you but lovely Even when I was sad, you made me happy I do not know what to do I can only hope that one day I will get to see you!
45. A Lover’s Patience – Joy Hensley, Longdistanced
Lost is the girl With the lonely smile She waits for her love A long and weary mile He stole her heart Before she’d even seen He’d be her prince And she’d be his queen Though far away She knows in her heart A connection between them Cannot be torn apart Born to love him All of her life She awaits his return With no grief or strife Love brought them near And will see them to the end Together they’ll be, Their distance time will amend.
46. Each And Every Moment – William Lindenmuth, Longdistanced
For each and every moment Every second I exist I live and breathe for you Your love, I cannot resist To live and love this lifetime You are in my daily prayer For times when you are not with me When I close my eyes, you are there For every dance together For every star above The light that burns within us The passion of your love With dreams so never-ending For every sparkling sea For each sunrise and sunset I feel your love in me For every breath worth taking More than the air I breathe The love that lives within me Forever I believe For each and every moment And every heartfelt kiss I am always thinking of you And of the things, I would miss For every hug that we have shared And every soft embrace For every smile turned to laughter No other could take your place For each and every moment This heart is so warm and pure Gently caresses each heartbeat And I could not ask for more.
47. When I See You Again – Sterling Seitz, Love Life Poems
When I see you again, it will be like seeing the most beautiful sunrise and the brightest star on the clearest of nights. When I see you again, my heart will be full of love as It was the day you left, never missing a beat and growing stronger every passing day. When I see you again, time will seem to stop, thinking only of the future and what it holds. When I see you again, it can not end soon enough, for it seems like forever. When I see you again, I will spend the rest of my life making you happier than you have ever been, so I never have to not see you again!
48. You Are Missing From Me – Adam Riley, Love Life Poems
I wish I could be where you are, To feel the warmth of your embrace, “Tu me manques my darling!” is all I can say. The snow drifts upon me, With shards of memories, I long to kiss your lips, For they stir sweet melodies. A hug, cuddle or touch would ease my aching soul, I long to be with you, For you are what makes me whole.
49. When I Am Missing You – Heather Grace Stewart, Love Life Poems
When I miss you, I walk to the river’s edge. Frozen or free-flowing, it soothes me; sends me back to our small adventures. Stargazing. Fireflies. All-day swimming. Long goodbyes. No matter how cold it is outside, our summers warm me, and we are together again.
50. Thinking About The Distance – Mina Milad, OzoFe.com
As I think about the distance, I start to crave your brilliance. I dream to see you for an instant. Without you I question my existence. When I look at the sky, I think about the time. How fast will it fly? How much will I cry? Why are you so unique? How are you so complete? You’re someone I cannot critique, As you always bring me relief. To you, I can write a gig About how your heart’s so big And how my soul you rigged, How our hearts just clicked. Unlike my future profession, Your love I do not question. I forbid you to be another lesson. You and I are destined to be caressing. Sadness is the feeling I get When I think of leaving you again. Know that you’re not just another friend; You’re someone to whom my poems I send.
51. Time And Distance – Catrina Heart, OzoFe.com
Destiny’s hands shows the right chosen way When to let go, when to cut loose in its rhyme He has the final say to our paths in time To what so ever draws in our soft palms My love will perpetually be true to your heart Time is passing by, something we can’t undermine Time travels without a pause to croon its chant Even distances cuddle us, meddling in our affairs my love will forever remain to see your smiling face I’ll be your shinning star, your guiding light Watching you from the distance, day and night For my love is here, no matter what you do I shall be here by your side, loving you We will always be each in others hearts Even if the oceans divide us apart Even distance has been a thorn in our lives Whiles love is the rose that bonded our hearts our lips pine for each others touch promise, the oceans will not blow away our love Our hands long to be hand in hand Our hearts yearn to live entwine For the rest of our lives Oh I pray one day fate delivers you into my arms
52. I Will Always Be There For You – Nidhi Kaul, Longdistanced
I will always be there for you, I am your little friend.. I will always be in love with you, all the way till the end.. I will always care for you, I will never leave… you are one person, I can never deceive I shall go off to sleep, much before you think, Maybe I’m not with you, The next second you blink The day, when I’m not with you, Just close your eyes and take my name, I promise you dear. Your life will be the same. I will love you more and more, with each rising day, I will always be there for you even if we are far away Can a man fall in love long-distance? Here is an infographic with 3 such wonderfully expressed poems that are short yet powerful enough to elicit deep feelings of romance and devotion in readers.Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team Yes. There is a chance for a man to fall in love long-distance. If he cares for you, wants the absolute best of you, and makes you his priority, you can consider he is in love with you. What does a man want in a long-distance relationship? A man wants proper communication, availability, assurance, and loyalty in a long-distance relationship. Is cheating more common in long-distance relationships? No. Cheating does not occur in most cases, but it depends on the quality of the relationship. A person who has unfulfilled needs tends to cheat on the partner in a long-distance relationship. How do you know if your long-distance boyfriend is losing interest? Your long-distance boyfriend may possibly be losing interest if you feel something is lacking or off in your relationship, or your partner doesn’t communicate with you properly, or he does not want to talk for too long. How do I know if my long-distance relationship is loyal? If your partner makes time for you, respects your decisions, takes good care, makes an effort to visit you, and never makes any excuses, you can consider your long-distance relationship to be loyal. Should you text every day in a long-distance relationship? You can text your loved one every day in a long-distance relationship. However, don’t spend more time on texting as it may turn your relationship unhealthy. It is important to give each other some space as well. In what ways does poetry help in long-distance relationships? Poetry can bridge emotional gaps in long-distance relationships by expressing deep feelings, offering comfort, and fostering connection. The rhythmic language of the poems captures love, longing, and vulnerability, helping partners feel closer despite the distance.
Illustration: Beautiful And Touching Poems For People In Long-Distance Relationships
