The love poem is, perhaps, the most powerful tool in a genuine romantic's
arsenal. It is Cupid's arrow in the bard's quiver. It can melt the coldest heart and quicken the pulse of a lady beyond all else. But, writing a love poem takes talent. I believe it is a talent that can be learned. Keep in mind that not everyone can become the next Byron, Browning, or Shakespeare. But, the rudiments of this art and craft can be learned and refined with practice.
Even if you don't have the greatest vocabulary, you can weave words into a
tapestry that is sure to delight a genuine lady.
There is a beauty in simplicity, so, fear not if you use simple sentences and
restrict yourself to three-syllable words. This is a learning process. The longer
you cultivate this skill, the less confined you will feel. Your vocabulary will grow
and you will become more proficient in time.
The above paragraphs are an excerpt from my book, "The Art and Craft of Romance" --available at amazon
What intimidates most men when it comes to writing love letters is the fear that a lady might laugh, or she might not think it is good enough. Trust me, anything heartfelt will mean a lot to a genuine lady.
You have to remember that most men will poke fun at something when it intimidates the hell out of them. Because they are too afraid to actually write a love poem of their own, they will take pot-shots at someone who does write one. It's the same with love songs-- they call them sappy and make fun of them, but, trust me when I say that if you can actually write a love song and sing it to the lady in your life, she will treasure it.
Learning to write love poems is far easier than you might think. There are a few basic rules about rhyme and cadence, but after that, it is simply a matter of describing pictures and feelings with words.
"If you can write a simple letter..."
Don't underestimate the power of descriptive language. You want to evoke passion in your reader (the lady of your dreams). The Art and Craft of Romance can show you how.
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