I'm not much of a poet, but I've read some that I think expresses the love I have for my girl well. Is it ok to send them to her or would it look bad on my part by giving her poems not written by me?
2006-12-12 09:20:58 · 60 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
no it is lame
something true from the heart is always best
2006-12-12 09:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by The Ascending Serpent 3 · 1⤊ 11⤋
I don't believe that it would be bad at all if you sent a poem written by someone else. As long as it expresses your love for this girl in every way, then the poem should be fine. Just make sure you let her know that the poem was not written by you though because the last thing you would want would be for her to find out and then you'd end up with "egg on your face" lol. One way you can tell her casually is, "I ran across this poem, and when I read it, I couldn't stop thinking about you. It expresses every gambit of emotion I feel for you" etc etc. Just tell her something like that. On the other hand, it would not be a bad idea if you try and get creative once in a while and try and write your own poem for her too. I imagine that she would really like that too, if not more. I'm not a good poet either, but I do try and speak from the heart when I try and write one to my girl. Poems don't have to rhyme by any means, just let them flow from your feelings and your heart. But in answer to your question, I do think it is okay to send her a poem by someone else as long as you truly feel those words for her. Make sure you let her know that!
2006-12-12 09:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by DaUniQue1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a poet, I will say yes, it is okay with as has been said you must give credit to the author.
As a receiver of many words written by someone other than the sender.
I will add, don't do it too often and please add something personal like a card or a note expressing that these words explain how you feel about her and you didn't think you would be able to express it any more eloquently than (said author) already has.
Then add a compliment, tell her she's wonderful and you're glad she's in your life. That'll ease some of the cheesy factor.
2006-12-13 02:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by just the facts, mam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really.
Friends of mine sometimes use poems I have written to give to girls, but it might be best if the girl does not know the poet and just knows right off the bat that you ripped the poem out of a book. However, there are a lot of girls who will find just relating any poem to your love for her is veyr romantic, so it probably depends on the girl.
2006-12-12 09:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by locomonohijo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I think that if you send them you could make her a card out of it and do it that way. There are so many sites that offer cards and you could type in the poem and add the poets name so you don't plagerize it. 123greetings.com is a free site. Try it out. I know that my husband can't write peotry either but, when he brings me cards it is sweet and sincere. I know that he doesn't just go in the store and pick up the first one he reads. I think it's the thought that counts GOod Luck
2006-12-12 09:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by momdadand4kids 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to have to say, go for it. Simply tell her what you just told us, you're not much of a poet, but when you read these words written by (insert name of poet), all you can think about is her and how you feel when you're with her, etc.
A woman will appriciate the gesture AND the honesty, and if some day you're inspired to write something yourself for her, it'll just mean so much more to her.
2006-12-12 09:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by Cookie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it's from you, it should be written by you. It doesn't have to be a good poem, it just has to be by you, so that she knows you care enough to do that for her.
To illustrate, I saw this one Sesame Street episode once where a poet recited that corny "Roses are red" rhyme, but needed help with 3/4 of it. The princess ended up wanting to be with the one that helped the poet, instead of the poet himself.
(Probably not the best of examples, but you get the idea.)
2006-12-12 09:27:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, you just don't have to take the credit for the poem, you can say someone else wrote it but it expresses how you feel.
Often people send other people songs or sing them songs written by other people. Its the same thing.
2006-12-12 09:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course, as long as the meaning of the poems match your thoughts and the situation. Just like we don't always make the greeting card we send, but the cards are always sweet and touchy, so will the poems you send.
2006-12-12 09:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by catmiaomaio 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is also a good idea to get her a book of romantic poetry. If it is a single love poem, just add a note saying that you read this poem and it reminded you of how you feel about her.
2006-12-12 09:23:15 · answer #10 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's ok but it would be better if it was in something you put some effort into like a home made card, get it framed or written in caligraphy on really nice paper. But don't pass it off as your own whatever you do.
Or these guys are good. used them once before: www.agiftofpoetry.com
2006-12-12 09:26:41 · answer #11 · answered by Ms Bleu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋