Lesbian Poems for Your Girlfriend: Expressing Love through Poetry

Love knows no boundaries, and poetry has long been a powerful way to express deep emotions and sentiments. When it comes to love between two women, lesbian poems can beautifully capture the unique connection and passion shared between girlfriends. Whether you're looking to celebrate your relationship, express your feelings, or simply appreciate the beauty of love, here are some heartfelt poems to share with your girlfriend.

1. "To My Beloved" by Sappho

He is more than a hero

he is a god in my eyes—

the man who is allowed

to sit beside you—he who

listens intimately to the sweet

voice of your speech

and lovely laughter—

I'd rather see your lovely

step and be for me

than own all the chariots

in Lydia and those

tall troops that troop

in all Asia minor

on men who fight around

us I'd rather see you

softly dear one, and your

lovely face than the chariots

of kings that are not you.

This poem by Sappho, a Greek poet from the island of Lesbos, beautifully captures the intense love and admiration Sappho felt for her beloved. The depth of emotion and longing expressed in this poem is timeless and resonates with anyone who has experienced the profound connection of love.

2. "The Female of the Species" by Carol Ann Duffy

The female of the species is more deadly than the male.

The female of the species is more deadly than the male.

She understands, She understands advantages of her tail.

She drowns her kittens in a pail, She drowns her kittens in a pail.

She is the gentle animal, She is the gentle animal, She hunts in a pack by night.

Though she can be so cruel when Her mate is up and about.

She not only can kill She not only can kill, She is equally triggered by lust of what She can't fulfill But She can kill, but She can kill, But She kills in the kill.

This contemporary poem by Carol Ann Duffy subverts the idea of the female as the nurturing and gentle gender, instead portraying the complexity and power of women. In the context of a lesbian relationship, this poem can be seen as celebrating the strength and fierceness of love between two women.

3. "Love Poem" by Audre Lorde

Speak to me in Spanish, whisper

your truths and secrets,

and the worn, sweetconcerns of our people,

in our village voices.

This short but impactful poem by Audre Lorde expresses the intimacy and connection shared between two women in love. The use of language and cultural references adds layers of depth to the poem, highlighting the richness of love that transcends boundaries.

4. "To My Wife" by Anne Bradstreet

If ever two were one, then surely we.

If ever man were loved by wife, then thee;

If ever wife was happy in a man,

Compare with me, ye women, if you can.

This classic poem by Anne Bradstreet beautifully celebrates the unity and love between a wife and her partner. In the context of a lesbian relationship, this poem can be a touching tribute to the enduring bond and happiness found in loving another woman.

5. "Falling in Love" by Nalo Hopkinson

It begins with you. And you. And you.

The three of you, the unlikeness of you

huddled {together} in the dark,

your arms around myself, which contains you,

you, the three of you, seeming only like one person,

one for all and all for one

although it is not me or you but each other

This modern poem by Nalo Hopkinson explores the complexities of falling in love with multiple partners, showcasing the unique dynamics and connections that can exist within a relationship. In the context of a lesbian relationship, this poem can evoke feelings of unity and interconnectedness between girlfriends.

Lesbian poems for your girlfriend are a beautiful way to celebrate love, passion, and connection between two women. Whether you're looking for classic verses or contemporary expressions of love, poetry offers a myriad of ways to capture the essence of your relationship. Share these poems with your girlfriend to express your feelings and deepen your bond through the power of words.