Valentine’s Day Poems for Married People. By John Kenney. February 12, 2016 I have heard that some couples watch the whole movie in a single sitting. New Yorker Cartoons for Valentine Published in the print edition of the November 12, 2018, issue, with the headline “Love Poems for Married People.” John Kenney has contributed to the magazine since 1999. His books include the The New Yorker published a few Valentine’s Day poems for married people. Winter. It’s been dark for, like, five hours, And yet the children are still awake, And I am only a little drunk. What you call yelling I call making a point. Alex and I were laughing out loud. Happy Valentine’s Day! xoxo (Illustration by Ellen van Engelen.) First published on Valentine’s Day in 2016, John Kenney’s collection of poems for married people quickly became one of the most shared New Yorker pieces of all time. Full of hilarious wit, dynamic energy, and a heavy dose of reality, these poems took the seminal genre and turned it upside down and left to dry in the dishwasher. Read more about Valentines from The New Yorker. Skip to main content. Don’t Let Naysayers Ruin Dining Out on Valentine’s Day. 2019. Poems. St. Valentine. By Marianne Moore. February 5 The New Yorker posted these Valentine poems the other day. They're hilarious and real. You may even find reflections of your own life within these lines, unless you're the type who moves on when the sugary first burst of love wears off. Valentine's Day Poems for Married People Source: The New Yorker So John Kenney, a "longtime married person," has filled this void with a slim volume called Love Poems (for Married People), in which he celebrates what happens to romance after years (and years Spiritual Poems (200) Teen Poems (491) Valentine's Day Poems (77) For Her Valentine (9) For Him Valentine (16) Friends Valentine (44) Funny Valentine (6) Husband Valentine (6) Parent To Child Valentines (8) Romantic Valentine (24) Short Valentine (8) Wife Valentine (8) Would You Be My Valentine (9) Teaching Poetry (43) Poetry Forms and Types (246) Happy Married Valentine’s Day! Posted February 13, 2016 by Joshua M Brown. Poem via John Kenney for The New Yorker: Our love is like the padlocks on the Pont des Arts, in Paris— Thousands of locks, symbols of unbreakable love. Isn’t that beautiful? Apparently, though, all those locks are too heavy for the bridge. Did you hear this? I read On Valentine’s Day, love takes the main. So here’s to us, love’s perfect feat, With every sunrise, our love we greet, In your eyes, I find my refrain, On Valentine’s Day, love takes the main. 2. “The Symphony of Hearts” Two hearts in rhythm, a symphony starts, On Valentine’s Day, love imparts. A melody that never strays, Romantic Poems for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is the Holiday of Romance. Romance is love in its active state, ignited and inspired. Valentine's Day may feel like a holiday forced on us by the Greeting Card, Jewelry and Floral industries, but the truth is that we have accepted it because we recognize and value its purpose. Read more about Valentines Day from The New Yorker Romantic Valentine’s Day poems to win them over. Explore our exquisite selection of romantic Valentine’s Day poems to truly win over your beloved’s heart. These deeply touching valentine’s day poems are imbued with passion and longing, ideal for conveying profound emotions. Valentine’s Day Activities for the Recently Single Make yourself a nice meal, do a little online shopping, or torment an avatar of your ex in a video game. By Wren Chavers Based on his wildly popular New Yorker piece, Thurber Prize-winner John Kenney presents a hilarious collection of love poems for, well, married people. First published on Valentine's Day in 2016, John Kenney's collection of poems for married people quickly became one of the most shared New Yorker pieces of all time. Valentine’s Day is on Friday, February 14, 2025, meaning you’ll have to plan accordingly if you want a romantic, late-night celebration. Our advice? Celebrate it twice! Many Valentine’s Day NYC events take place on the weekend before Valentine’s Day to give people more time to celebrate. 14 Christian Valentine Poems Celebrate Valentine’s Day with heartfelt Christian poems inspired by God’s eternal love. Short Poems & Quotes | Valentines Day Poems | Christian Valentine Poems Updated January 8, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer Welcome to our collection of Christian Valentine Poems, where love is celebrated in its truest, most divine form. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Based on his wildly popular New Yorker piece, Thurber Prize-winner John Kenney presents a hilarious collection of love poems for, well, married people. Full of brilliant wit, dynamic energy, and a heavy dose of reality, Love Poems for Married People takes the poetic form, turns it upside down and leaves it in the More ways to show your love this Valentine's Day: Valentine’s Day Quotes, Wishes, and Messages for 2025 Short Valentine Quotes for Every Heart Heartfelt Valentine Blessings for Family and Friends Adorable Valentine’s Day Quotes for Kids Heartwarming Valentine’s Day to Remember Your Departed Loved Ones Image shows a couple kissing in New York on Valentine's Day. 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