Gay love poems

Love is love poetry, by and for LGBTQ+ folks. Illustration by Jia Sung. Love, like identity, takes all shapes, forms, themes, and patterns. Perhaps for no other community is love more self-defining and confining than the queer community. Roses are red, violets are blue, women love women, what's it to you? Because after all, lesbians invented poetry! And we only have the iconic Sappho "The Poetess" to thank for the classic Sapphic stanza, as well as for the most divinely penned lyrics, which have inspired so many after her.

On this list, readers will find ten of the best LGBTQ poems. They touch on topics like love, identity, and passion. These poems were written by poets ranging from Sappho and Walt Whitman to Audre Lorde and Allen Ginsberg. Through a wide variety of techniques and perspectives, the poets on this list help define LGBTQ+ literature across the ages. Love is love… is love. These poems celebrate queer love, whether that love is sweet, bittersweet or somewhere in between. Love Poem contains all the agony and ecstasy of early love.

Find poems that celebrate queer love in all its forms, from romantic to self-love, from sweet to bittersweet. Whether you're in love with a person, a place, or yourself, these poems will speak to your heart. R eadings are not only a great way to involve family and friends in your special day, but they are also a lovely way to personalize your ceremony. In his love poem, O Me! O Life!

Explore the rich tradition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer poets and poetry by browsing a selection of poems & audio. For more essays, video, and ephemera, check out our Pride Month roundup. Submit your work, meet writers and drop the ads. Become a member. See also gaylove poems gaylove collections.