Romantic Poems
Where do love poems end and romantic poems begin? In the case of Paul Curtis's collection of poetry, the love poems focus on the physical aspects of love, whereas the romantic poems revolve around the cerebral and emotional aspects of relationships - the ideal of love.
Purely Platonic
Is any relationship purely platonic? The couple in this narrative rhyming poem find that their perspective on life and their feelings for each other change when they holiday together abroad .
If Not For...
A beautifully poetic evocation of the emotional state attached to being in love, and the fears associated with not being.
I Am No Superman
A refreshingly honest poem in which a man examines both his shortcoming - real and perceived - and the things that he has to offer a relationship. No sniggering from the women at the back!
I Don’t Want (from a woman’s perspective)
A poem written from a female perspective, in which the protagonist explains what she wants, and doesn't want, from a relationship.
Love At A Stroke
It was tempting to include Love At A Stroke with the first love poem, since it includes the classical set piece of a beautiful woman glimpsed across a crowded room. The poem, however, focuses on the narrator's attempts to analyse his feelings for this rare beauty. Is he experiencing infatuation, lust or love at first sight?
Spanish Eyes
A mildly erotic verse which recounts a young man's chance encounter with a beautiful and captivating Spanish girl in a cafe.
A Stranger That I Know
Two apparent strangers have a chance encounter, which ignites in them as spark of recognition. Jamais vu?
All Of My Life
An inspirational poem about the transformational quality of love.
Alphabet Of Love
A cleverly constructed and quite enchanting alphabet love poem, which would be perfect for Valentine ’s Day proclamation, except that it really has to be seen on the page (or screen).
Beautiful Eyes
Can you see love in another’s eyes? This poem focuses on the eyes, and what they can tell you about someone’s romantic intentions.
