Best Funny Love Poems

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While most romantic poetry is somber and earnest, the best funny love poems recognize the lighter side of romance. When classic love poems just don't fit your personality, or you want to make a unique statement of your affections, a funny love poem can help you show how much you care.

However, you should consider your loved one's sense of humor before presenting a humorous poem on your anniversary or other special occasion. If your girlfriend dreams of being compared to the moon and the stars, she may not appreciate a poem making fun of that very concept. The following poems are only funny as long as both parties are receptive to the joke.

Rank	Item	Why is it the best
1.	"Sonnet 130" by William Shakespeare Online text	Shakespeare created one of the best funny love poems by playing with the conventions of romantic poetry. Comparing your love to the sun, the moon, and the stars is common ground when your mind is set on wooing the object of your affections. What if your love really isn't that stunning and graceful? The poem's speaker is honest about his love's reeking breath, lackluster looks, and other less-than-stellar attributes, but in the end declares he prefers the reality of her over perfection.

2.	"Saga Love" by Bee Rawlinson Online text	While most love poems focus on first love and other concerns of the young, what about the young at heart? The images of "elastic stockings" and "huge love-handles" let the reader know "Saga Love" isn't describing stereotypical romantic leads. Even as it draws a chuckle, the poem also expresses the possibilities of a love without self-consciousness and boundaries, a mature love worthy of celebration.

3.	"may i feel said he" by e.e. cummings Online text	One must read between the lines to understand the actions of the male and female voices represented in the poem, and much of the fun comes from realizing what is really going on as this discussion occurs. However, this is definitely a poem for adults; even if the words are never graphic, the poet depicts sex quite plainly.

4.	"Today I Got a Valentine" by Kenn Nesbitt Online text	It seems the poem's young speaker has received a Valentine "from everyone but Kay." Although he purports to not care for the girl, his true feelings are apparent in every complaint. The punch line of the story comes from the quick turnaround in his thoughts when Kay arrives with the missing Valentine. While intended as a poem for kids, older readers can enjoy the memories of their own young loves.

5.	Your own humorous poetry	Sometimes the best funny love poems are the ones you make up yourself. Use events from your life and private jokes in parodies of famous poems and songs. Maybe you won't create a work to rival Shakespeare, but your love will be sure to appreciate the effort. If you're still looking for that love, make up a funny rhyme instead of using a pick-up line to stand out in the dating game.