Every wedding anniversary is a very special occasion that should be celebrated each and every year with a renewed sense of excitement. Each year you and your spouse celebrate the birth of your marriage with each other, creating memories that will last a lifetime. One of the best ways to create a lasting memory is by reading original anniversary poems. When a poem is read from the heart it has the ability to bring tears, and to cause laughter at the same time. The word romance is practically synonymous with the word poem, as a poem is the ultimate expression of romance. Of course you could always recite a poem that was written by someone else, but there is nothing that will show your spouse you care more than taking the time to create an original poem from scratch based on the feelings you have for your loved one.

If you would like to write an anniversary poem but you are afraid that you won't be able to come up with something worth reading, then you should know that you don't necessarily have to be the greatest poet in the world to please your loved one. Your poem can include pieces of your relationship to add sentimental value, and it does not have to be the most linguistically stunning piece of literature. In fact the poem doesn't even have to rhyme! Your poem can be as long as three pages or as short as three sentences, as long as it is genuine. Anniversary poems are also given to the celebrating couple, along with gifts or in anniversary cards.

Many people tend to shy away from anniversary poems because they are afraid the guests will not approve of the poem they have written. The fact is, your guests never even have to know you have written a poem for your spouse, as you can choose to read the poem in private at a later time during the evening. This actually would be a better option, and if you would like the poem to be as intimate as possible then this would be the best way to do so. Reading the poem after a few glasses of wine, upon finishing your dessert at the dinner table would be an excellent way to express your feelings in private. Alternatively you could read the poem while you are in the bed with your loved one later that night recapping the events of your anniversary party.

However you decide to deliver your anniversary poem, just remember not to be nervous if you are going to delver the poem orally. Being nervous is the easiest way to ruin any speech or poem. Just remember that the person who you are reading the poem to loves you and they will not judge you or criticize you in any way. After all, it is not like they are going to love you any less after you've read them the poem. If you're having trouble finding inspiration for your anniversary poem, you can always refer to the anniversary poems we have listed below. The following poems will give you a good idea of what you should be aiming for with your anniversary poem.