Romantic Night Poem – Rekindling Love in Marriage
- Deborah Ann Martin
- Jan 24
- 3 min read
A Night to Remember
Sometimes, marriage feels like a never-ending to-do list.
Bills, work, errands, kids, stress, it’s easy to lose the spark. And when the routine becomes your reality, romance quietly fades into the background.
I wrote Romantic Night about what I wished for in my own marriage, a night where I felt special, chosen, and wanted. A night that wasn’t about problems or responsibilities but about us.
My daughter and her husband take time for monthly date nights. I think that’s so important. It keeps the connection strong and reminds each other that the relationship matters.
This poem is for all the couples who are still choosing love, even in the middle of chaos.
Romantic Night
Years of marriage have brought comfort to each day.
The romance seemed like a part of yesterday.
Our love was unseen.
Our lives became routine.
You surprised me in a new way.
A babysitter you found that day.
We dressed in our finest clothes.
Where we were going, I did not know.
We went to a nice restaurant by the bay.
In a small private room, a waiter took us without delay.
The dimly lit room had a flower, soft music, and candlelight.
This was a dinner like no other night.
There was nothing that was to my dismay.
The dinner was perfect in every way.
I chose items off the menu that were new.
You wanted something different, so you did too.
Soft, loving words you did say.
I was being romanced like no other day.
Reaching across the table, you gently caressed my cheek.
The feelings made my insides grow weak.
Our eyes joined across the candlelit way.
I could see the flickering in your eyes that day.
I wondered if the fire was from the candlelight
Or was it from the fire raging inside you that night?
As dinner ended, I thought it was the end of the day.
But to my surprise, there was more along the way.
You had planned for a nice hotel room.
There the fire of our love was consumed.
In our room that overlooked the bay,
We snuggled as we watched the colorful sunset to end the day.
Sailboats glistened on the water's edge.
On that day, you rekindled the love you pledged.
From Loving Moments: Poems Celebrating Love’s Journey
Part of the Life Moments Series
© 2025 Deborah Ann Martin. All rights reserved..
Reflection of My Romantic Night Poem
This poem reminds us that love needs intentional time.
You don’t have to plan something fancy. You don’t even have to spend a lot of money. What matters most is showing the other person that they still matter to you.
When couples stop dating each other, the spark slowly dims. But when they choose to reconnect, even through one small, thoughtful evening, it can reignite something powerful.
Whether you’re in a new relationship or you’ve been married 30 years, you’re never too old to plan a romantic night and remind each other: I choose you.
The Style Behind the Words
Poetry Style Name: Narrative Love Poem
Structure and Form: Free verse with rhyming couplets (AABB pattern across stanzas)
Tone: Romantic, reflective, hopeful
Poetic Devices:
Imagery: Candlelight, soft music, ocean view
Repetition: “By the bay” echoes throughout to tie the setting and emotion
Contrast: Routine life vs. romantic escape
Symbolism: Fire represents both candlelight and renewed passion
Theme: Rekindling love, intentional romance, connection in marriage
Explore More Loving Moments
Romantic Night is just one of many poems in Loving Moments: Poems Celebrating Love’s Journey. Whether it's about young love, growing love, or love rekindled, this collection walks through all the stages with heart.
About the Life Moments Series
My Life Moments Series celebrates the real moments that shape our lives — love, heartache, laughter, and growth.
Discover Loving Moments, Love and Heartache Moments, and Kid Moments — collections filled with poems written from the heart, for every stage of life.
References
Loving Moments: Poems Celebrating Love’s Journey, Deborah Ann Martin, 2025.
Deborah Ann Martin Amazon Author Central Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/deborahamartin
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