POEMS FOR THE ONE I LOVE is a bouquet of love poems for every occasion. The book is a heartfelt gift of 171 original love poems for those in love by poet, Bruce B. Wilmer. Written for his wife and soulmate to describe what he calls their decades-long "love affair," he tracks the joy and intensity of love's universe in rhythmic, eloquent and clear language. WRITTEN FOR LOVERS OF ALL AGES, the book travels from warmly expressive to intimate and passion-filled. Its 15 chapters explore love's meaning in many ways, from "new love" to "familiar love" to "endless love." The collection tracks two lives together with affection and surprise and looks to the future with optimism and hope. It forms a lifelong statement of wonder at love's mysterious power. Bruce B. Wilmer's poetry has been enthusiastically received by millions of readers in the US and in more than 45 countries since 1976. This compilation greatly expands his popular earlier poetry collections, FEELINGS (1987) and LOVE POEMS (1990). POEMS FOR THE ONE I LOVE is the perfect gift for that "special someone." It helps lovers put their deepest feelings into words and amplify and solidify their relationships. It is a tribute to love's carefree, innocent, and caring moments, a collection just right for anyone who wants to explore love's meaning creatively and in the most affectionate ways. A PERFECT GIFT FOR ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS, AND OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS.