Rupi Kaur is a celebrated poet, illustrator, and author whose work explores themes of love, loss, feminism, and identity. Known for her heartfelt poems paired with minimalist line drawings, Kaur’s unique style resonates deeply with readers around the world.

Kaur’s poems are often short and simple – sometimes described as ‘too mainstream’ by poetry critics, but at the end of the day I think that’s precisely what makes them so impactful.

Her syntax is straight-forward and as someone who isn’t a poetry afficionado, it doesn’t leave me confused or feeling out of my depth, like some of the more traditional, celebrated poetry, can.

By stripping away the layers of complexity often associated with poetry,  Kaur’s work makes the magic of writing and storytelling more accessible to the masses (thanks, in no small part as well, to the power of social media).

Rupi Kaur’s poems find the words for situations that many of us struggle to articulate, making her poetry so relatable.

Plus, I think that anything encouraging more people to turn to reading, writing, and daily reflection can only be a good thing, right?

The Power of Poetry: Finding Mindfulness and Reflection Through Rupi Kaur’s Words

Poetry has a unique way of grounding us, helping us slow down and reconnect with ourselves in a world that often feels overwhelmingly fast-paced. The process of reading then sitting in thought and reflecting means poetry (much like colouring) can be an incredible tool for mindfulness and calm.

Kaur’s love poems in particular have a way of reaching into the tender corners of our hearts, offering solace and understanding.

In this post, I’m sharing some of my favourite poems from Rupi Kaur – pieces that speak to love, heartbreak, and the universal human experience. Because our humanity and sharing of our experience is what validates and brings us meaningful connection.

They may not be the ‘best poems’ or only thing to turn to during tough times, but they’re certainly a beautiful place to start.

If you’re a fan of Kaur’s work, curious to explore the world of modern poetry, or are simply looking for a sweet love poem or two to articulate your feelings –  I hope these verses will inspire you to pause, reflect, and maybe even pick up a pen yourself!

About Rupi Kaur

Rupi Kaur is a poet, illustrator, photographer, and author whose work has captivated millions around the world.

Born in India and raised in Canada after immigrating as a child, Kaur draws deeply from her personal experiences to explore themes of adversity, struggle, and the complexities of the human experience.

Her poetry often focuses on feminism, immigration, and relationships, offering raw and relatable reflections on life’s challenges and triumphs.

Kaur pairs her words with simple, line-drawn illustrations in her signature style. These visuals add a rich, creative dimension to her poetry, creating a multifaceted experience that invites readers to engage with her work on multiple levels.

Short Love Poems and Quotes By Rupi Kaur

this morning

i told the flowers

what i’d do for you

and they blossomed

– rupi kaur

how you love yourself

is how you teach others to love you

– rupi kaur

no one makes me feel

more awake

more electric

more alive

than you

– rupi kaur

what is stronger

than the human heart

which shatters over and over

and lives

– rupi kaur

you might not have been my first love

but you were the love that made

all the other loves

irrelevant

– rupi kaur

the right one does not

stand in your way

they make space for you

to step forward

– rupi kaur

nothing is safer

than the sound of you

reading out loud to me

the perfect date – rupi kaur

they should feel like home

a place that grounds your life

where you go to take the day off

the one – rupi kaur

i love that about us
how capable we are of feeling
how unafraid we are of breaking

– rupi kaur

you’ve touched me

without even

touching me

– rupi kaur

i am not the whiskey you want 
i am the water you need

– rupi kaur

on the first day of love 
you wrapped me in the word special

– rupi kaur

when death

takes my hand

i will hold you with the other

and promise to find you

in every lifetime

– rupi kaur

Rupi Kaur Love Poems For Him

i know i

should crumble

for better reasons

but have you seen

that boy

he brings

the sun

to its knees

every night

– rupi kaur

what am i to you he asks

i put my hands in his lap

and whisper you

are every hope

i’ve ever had

in human form

– rupi kaur

he placed his hands

on my mind

before reaching

for my waist

my hips

or my lips

he didn’t call me

beautiful first

he called me

exquisite

how he touches me – rupi kaur

i could be anything

in the world

but i wanted to be his

– rupi kaur

no

it won’t

be love at

first sight when

we meet it’ll be love

at first remembrance cause

i’ve seen you in my mother’s eyes

when she tells me to marry the type

of man i’d want to raise my son to be like

– rupi kaur

that’s the
thing about love
it marinates your lips
till the only word your
mouth remembers
is his name

– rupi kaur

the very thought of you

has my legs spread apart

like an easel with a canvas

begging for art

– rupi kaur

Poems About Heartbreak by Rupi Kaur

love made the danger
in you look like safety

– rupi kaur

if i’m not the love of your life

i’ll be the greatest loss instead

– rupi kaur

we began

with honesty

let us end

in it too

us – rupi kaur

when you start loving someone new

you laugh at the indeciseveness of love

remember when you were sure

the last one was the one

and now here you are

redefining the one all over again

a fresh love is a gift – rupi kaur

to hate

is an easy thing

but to love

takes strength

everyone has

but not all are

willing to practice

– rupi kaur

Some of Rupi Kaur’s Best Love Poems

love will come

and when love comes

love will hold you

love will call your name

and you will melt

sometimes though

love will hurt you but

love will never mean to

love will play no games

cause love knows

life has been hard enough already

– rupi kaur

sometimes

i love you means i want to love you

sometimes

i love you means

i’ll stay a little while longer

sometimes

i love you means

i’m not sure how to leave

sometimes

i love you means

i have nowhere else to go

– rupi kaur

My tongue is sour
from the hunger
of missing you

– rupi kaur

i am hopelessly

a lover and

a dreamer and

that will be the

death of me

– rupi kaur

i do not want to have you

to fill the empty parts of me

i want to be full on my own

i want to feel so complete

i could light a whole city

and then

i want to have you

cause the two of us combined

could set

it on fire

– rupi kaur

love does not look like a person

love is our actions

love is giving all we can

even if it’s just the bigger slice of cake

love is understanding

we have the power to hurt one another

but we are going to do everything in our power

to make sure we don’t

love is figuring out all the kinds of sweetness we deserve

and when someone shows up

saying they will provide it as you do

but their actions seems to break you

rather than build you

love is knowing who to choose

– rupi kaur

i could not contain myself any longer 
i ran to the ocean 
in the middle of the night 
and confessed my love for you to the water 
as i finished telling her 
the salt in her body became sugar

– rupi kaur

i’d be lying if i said
you make me speechless
the truth is you make my
tongue so weak it forgets
what language to speak in

– rupi kaur

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur (Collector’s Edition)

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