Romance is something we all long for. Even the most cynical amongst us must surely secretly yearn for someone special to spend time with, and cuddle up with on those cold lonely winter evenings. And what better way to woo a loved one than with poetry?

Whether it comes as part of a collection of romantic gifts, or even if it’s used on its own, poetry can be an effective way to make someone special go weak at the knees. Indeed, poetry has a rich and profound history that is believed to actually predate literacy. It is thought that the earliest examples of poetry were orally recited and were often used as a way of remembering things of historical significance. After all, if you can’t write things down, how else are you going to keep a note of things for future generations to remember?

Poetry, as we know it today, can be written in a number of different forms. And while many will be familiar with sonnets, haiku and odes, there is so much more to this beautiful artistic form; the broad spectrum of poetic forms also includes jintishi, sestina and villanelle. Poetry can also fall into a number of different genres, such as narrative, epic and satirical. However, the well-known poem that starts with “roses are red, violets are blue”, is so famous it must surely fall into a category all on its own?

Potentially adorning countless numbers of romantic gifts, not to mention Valentine’s Day cards, this poem traditionally ends with the lines: “Sugar is sweet; and so are you”. But, rather than simply relying upon this timeless poem to let someone know how you feel, what if you could go further and actually name a rose after someone special? So, if this is something you’ve always wanted to do, why not opt for the Name a Rose Gift Box?

Arguably one of the most quixotic of all romantic gifts, the Name a Rose Gift Box is one of the best ways to show that special person just how special you think they are. Presented in a stylish silver gift box, the Name a Rose gift includes everything you and that special person needs, including a special pack of seeds and a personalised A5 certificate. The set also includes a handy set of instructions, so hopefully it won’t just be love that starts to blossom.

Fans of romantic gifts might also like to consider either the personalised rose petal print or card. Personalised with any name of your choice, this beautiful picture is sure to make any heart melt, particularly when presented as either an A4 or A3-sized print.

However, if poetry is more your thing – but you wish to avoid the more obvious ways to express your deepest emotions – why not opt for the classic Japanese haiku. Poetic romantic gifts using this form are usually written in three lines when English is used; however, traditional Japanese haiku were originally written using one vertical line. Interestingly, even today haiku should ideally contain one word that accurately reflects the season in which the poem has been written.

This poetic form can be used for topics that make explicit references to love or romance; but even if they don’t, they can still make beautiful and romantic gifts. Indeed, some of the most beautiful haiku are about death and the most mundane aspects of life. An individual traditionally wrote Japanese haiku on death when they knew the moment of their passing was drawing close; other styles, including Chinese and waka were also used.

Whatever form of poem you eventually plumb for, as long as you make sure it comes from the heart, you cannot help but impress the object of your affections. And if you are the cynical one who doesn’t believe in romance, then perhaps you’ll be swayed by such romantic gifts – especially if they’re named after you.

John Smith

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ajab din thay muhabbat kay
ajab mausam thay chaahat kay
kabhi garr yaad aa jaain
to palkon parr sitaaray jhillmilaatay hain

kisi ki yaad main raaton ko aksar jaagna
maamool tha apna
kabhi garr neend aa jaati
to hum yeh soch laitay thay
abhi to woh hamaaray waastay roya nahin ho ga

abhi soya nahin ho ga
abhi hum bhi nahin rotay
abhi hum bhi nahin sotay

so phir hum jaagtay thay aur us ko yaad kartay thay
akailay baith karr weeran dil abaad kartay thay

hamaaray saamnay taaron kay jhurmat main akayla chaand hota tha
jo us kay husn kay agay bohat hi maaand hota tha
falak par raks kartay an ginat roshan sitaaron ko
jo hum tarteeb daytay thay to us ka naam banta tha

hum aglay roz jab miltay
to guzri raat ki har baykali ka zikr kartay thay
har ik kissa sunaatay thay
kahn kis waqt or kaysay yeh dil dharrka bataatay thay

main jab kehta keh jaanan aaj to main raat ko ik pall nahin soya
to woh khaamosh rehti thee
par uski neend main doobi hui do jheel si aankhin achaanak boll uthti theen

main jab us ko bataata tha
keh main nay raat ko roshan sitaron main
tumhaara naam daykha hay
to woh kehti
razi tum jhoot kehtay ho
sitaaray main nay daykhay thay
or in roshan sitaaron main tumhaara naam likha tha

ajab maasoom larki thee
mujhay kehti thee
lagta hay keh ab apnay sitaaray mil hi jaain gey
magar us ko khabar kia thee
kinaaray mill nahin saktay
muhabbat ki kahaani main
muhabbat karrnay waalon kay
sitaaray mil nahin saktay

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