The Perfect Poetry Collection to Read with Your Significant Other
What activities come to mind when you consider fun date ideas with your significant other? Maybe you think about long walks on the beach, a homemade dinner for two, or a movie night—but have you considered the idea of reading a poetry collection together? You can take turns reading aloud to one another as you cuddle up on the couch, or you can read separately throughout the week and come together over a cup of coffee or a shared dessert to talk about your favorite pieces. Reading and sharing poetry together can serve as a unique and romantic way to connect with your significant other.
A great poetry collection to start with is Love By Night by SK Williams—the pen name for a couple who reside in Bellingham, Washington. Love By Night is a book of poetry that follows one couple’s journey through love, growth, hardship, healing, hope, and resilience. The poems are written to depict each individual’s point of view, drawing readers into a unique story told from two different perspectives.
Here are a few of my favorite poems from the collection. I hope this sneak peek inspires you to dive into the collection together.
1.
“Come inside
take off your shoes
rest your feet;
my broken heart
is open
for you”
2.
“He began to share pieces of himself with me
he didn’t realize he was sharing
the way his eyes lit up
when he was talking about something
he loved
the way he talked to our pets
when he didn’t realize I was watching
the way he cleaned up after me
without keeping score or being bitter—
just because he cares
just because he wanted to help
I could do this with him
I could do this forever.”
3.
“Find me
in that dark place
you’re spiraling toward
I’m a dim light
a faint glimmer
a starlight
but I’m down here with you
Find me
and come back to yourself
I’m here with you”
“Your hands are cozy autumn evenings
sitting fireside in sweaters
while the leaves fall outside
Your kisses are early spring dewdrops
from last night’s gentle rain
blossoming beauties from deep within
Your heartbeat is a warm summer day
wild and full of a youthful energy
to soak our basking bodies beneath the
sun
Your eyes are merry winter songs
singing wordless over the chill
of the promise of the long winter night”
“I don’t know quite
how many days, or months, or years
I have left
but I want to spend every last one
with you
here’s to the days to come
here’s to the days we’ve had
here’s to everything we will be
whatever it is
I know for sure
it’s made better with you.”
SK Williams’s poems are deeply personal, yet so relatable. Love By Night focuses on romance and passion while also taking the time to be honest about the struggles that accompany love. The collection also offers great conversation starters about the importance of growing as a couple and as an individual. Exploring this book together will be an exciting way to revisit some of your favorite memories together and remind you about the beauty of love and why it’s always worth fighting for.
I hope you enjoy this unique date night idea, and happy reading!
