Valentine's Day is around the corner and one can never be too early with thinking about gifts for that special someone. With the economy creating budgeting concerns, people may be looking for other ways to express their love. Traditional methods of dinner, flowers, and candy is great. However they are predictable and can come across as not putting much thought into the gift giving process.
One thing to think about is writing a poem. It's original, thoughtful, and more personal than a store bought card. When writing the poem for your wife make sure it is well rounded. You do not want to focus on strictly physical attributes. They are nice to highlight, but may come off as one dimensional. It may also appear to be your only interest.
The poem should express how you truly feel about your wife. You may have to tap into some deep hidden emotions. Don't be afraid to do so. Showing unseen emotions will come off as sincere and touching.
Don't forget humor. When a woman is asked what caught her eye or made her fall in love, the usual answer is, " he made me laugh." When it comes to a love poem the humor should be of a certain caliber. Nothing that may demean or belittle her. Let's say there is a certain quirk or flaw that you may think is harmless or cute to make fun of. She may take it the wrong way causing hurt feelings. You want to make her laugh not cry. If she does cry, the tears should be due to feeling joy.
Another thing to think about when writing the poem is why you married her in the first place. Many couple's tend to forget or overlook initial feelings that took place during courtship. Mentioning moments like the first time you saw her, or about what she was wearing on the first date could make the poem a winning piece in her eyes. Expressing gratitude in the poem is a nice touch as well. Women love to know that what they do matters. It's not the big things but the little things that are sometimes truly appreciated.
Overall the poem should capture the nature, the essence, and the spirit of your wife. If you are hesitate about writing a love poem read some to become more comfortable with the idea. You may also want to research some different styles of poetry to see which will work or be easier for you to write. If what you write doesn't make you the next Shakespeare your efforts will be appreciated.
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