“Solace” – a new poem

New poem, 'Solace', posted on the I Love Romance Blog...

National Poetry Month Feature: J. Simon Harris and Neruda’s TWENTY LOVE POEMS AND A SONG OF DESPAIR translation

Hi, readers! It's time once again to celebrate National Poetry Month here on ILRB. Yay! 😀 Recently, I decided to mark this special occasion by letting J. Simon Harris come visit us and feature the brand-new English translation of Pablo Neruda's romantic poetry. Why? Well, do you actually need a reason to honor poetry about…

National Poetry Month Feature: “Miles of Our Memories” – a poem

Hi, readers! April is here again! 🙂 To celebrate National Poetry Month, I decided to write a romantic poem, inspired by my relationship with my fiancé. Here it is:   Miles of Our Memories A special anniversary approaches… How many times have we crossed these miles? More than I can count. Distance separates us again…

“Aching Heart” – a poem

Aching Heart Taillights easing farther away, my eyelids shutter. Even before you’ve left, I ache for you. Missing you is pain. In bed I yearn for your arms to hold me tight once more, yet the room is dark and cold. All I have are memories, the remnant of your kiss on my lips, your…

“A Lover’s Vow” – a poem

A Lover’s Vow Well over ten years have passed… Still every touch, every word, every look feels right. When you hold me close at the day’s end, once all our obligations have subsided, and I can at last rest against your chest as we talk softly, you’re the only home I’ve ever wanted or needed.…

Can Romantic Love Last A Lifetime?: a guest post by Dating Connections

Can Romantic Love Last A Lifetime? Myth or Not?   The first question you have to ask yourself, if you want to know that romantic love can last a lifetime, is do you want it to? There is no doubt that to prolong any romance or romantic sentiment in life, it's something that must be…

Special Feature: What Does Romance Mean to Me? by Devika Fernando

Hi, readers! I am beyond pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. Recently, I asked both authors and romance readers to come to me with their responses to this big question: “What Does Romance Mean to Me?” I was genuinely interested in what made us all tick, what continued to draw us…

“Dream with Me” – a poem

Dream with Me My yearning for you is strong, something I’ve never felt for anyone else… There are nights like tonight, when I ache so much for you that sleep eludes me. With bated breath I remember our last embrace, savoring your arms around me, the warmth of your body against mine, your chest beneath…

“You and the Muse” – a poem

You and the Muse There are few things in this chaotic world that make total sense to me. Two, in fact, which I can name right now… Often it feels like I’m a mere pawn on the chessboard of life. Some choices are strategic; others are left to chance. A few are mistakes one would…

“The Other Side of Our Dreams” – a poem

The Other Side of Our Dreams   Do you sleep? Do you dream? At night, do you sleep in hopes of meeting me when you wake? Do you dream, dream of me the way I dream of you? Do you pray? Do you pray you’ll see my face? To hold me tight? Because I think…