The first thing that comes to mind when we think about Valentine’s Day is love – the romantic kind.
And, of course, Valentine’s Day is intended to be a day for all couples around the world. But that’s not to say you can’t use the special occasion to express your appreciation for your friends.
While your significant other should come first and foremost on Valentine’s Day, don’t forget about your friends! Friendship is a complex relationship that needs to be nurtured and maintained constantly, so a thoughtful act can go a long way in developing a lifelong friendship.
Expressing your thanks and appreciation to your friends for always being there for you is perfectly acceptable on Valentine’s Day. One of the best ways to do that is by sending a cordial gift card with handwritten poetry on it. Sharing via a regular text message will also work just fine!
We’ve assembled a list of 53 of the most outgoing, upbeat, and pleasant friend Valentine poems for you to share with your friends. Our collection includes poems that are funny and lighthearted so that it doesn’t get awkward. We also have poems that are profound and inspirational if you prefer a more serious approach.
Regardless of what you go with, your friends will surely appreciate your thoughtfulness!
Valentine’s Friends Poems
1.) A Day For Everyone!
A day to avoid? Or one to look forward too?
I suppose that’s up to you.
Valentines day can be perfect for those in love,
But those still looking, prefer to discontinue.
But not all have such a dark look on life,
And Valentines Day as well.
Some choose to rejoice in their wealth,
Love surrounds them like a carousel.
For the mothers and fathers and siblings alike,
The best friends and co-workers too.
Valentines day is a day to share all your love,
So please let us not misconstrue.
In life we have to decide who we are,
A person who shares love, or one who does not.
Life is too short to be hidden away,
Spread the love to all within earshot!
– Julie Hebert
2.) A Friend
A friend to light a candle
When darkness overcomes.
A friend to hold you closer
When distant thunder drums.
A friend to gently tie you
When sirens sing your name.
A friend with words to soothe you
When life’s a losing game.
A friend to cool your passions
When passions take their hold.
A friend to warm you gently
When a frozen heart’s too cold.
A friend to spread contentment
As seasons wax and wane,
Make sense of love’s confusion,
And bear life’s grief and pain.
A friend who knows this season
Of love; both yours and mine.
A friend, another reason,
To send this Valentine.
– Greenwolfe
3.) Since You’re My Friend
Valentine’s day can be a special day
when someone really cares about you.
This valentine’s day is more than just OK.
Since you are my friend and I am yours too
– Blake Flannery
4.) Cherish The Lovely Memories With Your Friend
I promise to love you
When your jokes are not funny.
I promise to love you
When you have no money.
I promise to love you
When you’re sick and all snotty.
I promise to love you
When you’re angry and grotty.
I promise to love you
When you’re drunk and unruly.
I promise to love you
When you’re hung over and drooly.
And I promise to love you
When you drive me ’round the bend.
I promise to love you
Because you are my best friend!
– Alex
5.) My Valentine Friend
Valentine’s Day reminds me
how meaningful my feelings are for you.
You have a special place in my world
that no one else could fill.
Out of your overflowing heart,
you add color and light to my life.
You continually cross my mind,
like a precious dose of sunshine,
lighting me up inside–
as I think of you
and the lasting memories
we have created together.
No Valentine gift
is as precious to me
as you are,
my Valentine friend.
– Joanna Fuchs
6.) You Were There
When tears fell from my eyes,
you were there to brush them away.
When I was lost in confusion,
you were there to say that everything would be okay.
When I stood before you falling apart,
you were there to lend your heart.
When I felt like no one could understand,
you were there to take my hand.
When no one else was left to care,
you were there.
– Emily Robinson
7.) For Your True Valentine Friend
They love you
When you defend them
They run
When you need a helping hand
Real ones are there in total silence
Called the silent ones
To massage the pain
Inside
Of a wounded soul
They were there long ago
They are there now in the snow
Holding hands
Never letting go
Friends
Wiping tears
Striking fears
Praying for good cheer
Please me lord
Serve me one more beer.
– Arthur Vaso
8.) A Valentine
Let me say this Valentines quote
Is one that I wish I wrote
It tells of love that is so deep
It is one that I will always keep.
It reminds me so much of you
I will read it over when I’m blue.
It was written by John McLeod,
And I would encourage you to read aloud:
“Love much dear friends for love will bring
the healing joy and hope of Spring.”
– Catherine Pulsifer
9.) Laughing Along With You
A friend is someone you can count on
To tell you what you need to hear
A friend can give encouraging words
To help you get over your fears
Friends will stay right by your side
Even when others give up on you
Friends can laugh when you screw up
But you’ll be laughing along too
– Blake Fannery
10.) Besties
My friend of friends, best friend of mine,
Please say you’ll be my Valentine.
Kindred spirits, you and me,
With hearts always in harmony.
With memories full of joy and pleasure,
My Bestie, you’re my joy, my treasure.
– Joanna Fuchs
11.) Best Friend Poem
I still remember the first day we met
We were too shy to say much at all
It’s funny to think back to that time
Because now we’re having a ball!
They say that true friendship is rare
An adage that I believe to be true
Genuine friendship is something that I cherish
I am so lucky to have met you.
Our bond is extremely special
It is unique in it’s own way
We have something irreplaceable
I love you more and more each day.
We’ve been through so much together
In so little time we’ve shared
I will never forget all the moments
That you’ve shown me how much you cared.
Friends are forever
Especially the bond that you and I possess
I love your fun-filled personality
Somehow you never fail to impress.
The world could use more people like you
It would certainly be a better place
I love everything about you
You are someone I could never replace.
You are always there for me
When my spirits need a little lift
I cannot thank you enough for that
You are truly an extraordinary gift.
You are everything to me and more
I could never express that enough
Life is such a treacherous journey, and
Without you it would be even more tough.
Our story will continue to grow
With each passing day
Because I trust that with you by my side
Everything will always be Okay.
You are so dear to me
You know I will love you until the end
I will always be there for you, and
You will always (and forever) be my best friend.
– Margery Wang
12.) A Friend
A friend like you is hard to find,
one that touches you deep inside.
You’ve given me strength to carry on,
you’ve offered your hand to hold on.
When times are tough, I know you’re there
to offer support and show you care.
If not for you, I would have drowned,
but you help keep me on solid ground.
I believe you were sent from the man above
because he knows the strength of your love.
You show that love in so many ways.
It helps me get through my darkest of days.
So for that, I write this poem for you
and tell you from my heart, THANK YOU!
– Lisa M. Chapin
13.) Untitled
People come and people go,
In and out of your life and so,
When one shines bright among the rest,
And is there when needed, you’re truly blessed.
That is how I see you, friend of mine,
And why I’m sending this Valentine.
– Karl Fuchs
14.) Valentine Telegram
I cherish everything about you,
I always have and I always will.
Our life together is filled with joy,
And we cherish the small thrills.
I want to make sure you understand,
How committed to you I am.
I want to make you happy; I do all I can,
Enjoy this Valentine telegram.
– J. Herbert
15.) Untitled
“We are each of us angels with only one wing,
and we can only fly by embracing one another.”
You, my friend, are definitely not an angel.
You are my friend, though.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
– Lucretius
16.) What Can I Say?
What can I say to let you know
that your friendship means everything to me.
How can I make you aware
that my life is so much better and happier
because you’re in it.
What can I do to convey how I feel—
that I’m blessed in so many ways
to have you as my friend.
Will this little rhyme help?
You’ve always been a friend so fine;
Will you be my Valentine?
– Joanna Fuchs
17.) Have A Good Day
May your blessings be many
and your troubles be few.
And may you feel God’s presence
in all you say and do.
May your family surround you
and give you reasons to smile.
May your friends and loved ones
go with you an extra mile.
May you know joy and gladness
and have a life of peace.
And may your load grow lighter
and all your cares decrease.
May your sleep be ever so sweet
as you retire each night.
And when you wake each morning,
may your burdens feel light.
May mercy and grace follow you
every minute of every day.
And may you feel the love of God
As you go on your way!
– Lenora McWhorter
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My closest friends, who number three
I heed not thus for loyalty
And neither camaraderie
But simply in proximity
They live not down my alleyway
Nor porch, nor in my house per se
But underneath my fringed toupee
They’re in my head, well stowed away!
– Delysia Hendricks
19.) Untitled
If I could have one wish for you
It is for success in all you do.
You demonstrate an attitude
That is always full of gratitude.
And I am happy I met you
Without you I would be blue.
– Catherine Pulsifer
20.) You Should Know
I don’t know how to say this,
but I thank you very much
for always being there for me,
your gentle, friendly touch.
Thank you.
You helped me to get better
and stop what I regret.
You helped me through the hard times
that I can’t forget.
Thank you.
You listened to my problems
in a kind and caring way,
and without you,
I may not be smiling today.
Thank you.
I trust you with my secrets
that no one has been told.
I trust you with my feelings, and I’ll remember your words
until I’m grey and old.
Thank you.
– Abby Heard
21.) Love For Your Friend
You are my best friend; you belong in my heart.
We go through ups and downs, but still nothing can tear us apart.
I know you as a sister, and I will always care.
Love, respect, and trust are the things we share.
I know you as a person; I especially know you as a friend.
Our friendship is something that will never end.
Right now, this second, this minute, this day,
Our sisterhood is here, is here to stay.
My friendship with you is special and true.
When we are together, we stick like glue.
When I’m in the darkness that needs some light,
When you’re by my side, I know things are all right.
Our friendship is so strong; it breaks down bars.
Our friendship is also bright, like the sun and the stars.
If we were in a competition for friendships, we would get a gold,
Because responsibility and cleverness are the keys we hold.
I met you as a stranger, took you as a friend.
I hope our long friendship will never end.
Our friendship is like a magnet; it pulls us together,
Because no matter where we are, our friendship will last forever!
– Mizscorpio
22.) Untitled
I am so blessed
To have you in my life
You fill my life with happiness
And with no doubt I say
You are the best!
– Catherine Pulsifer
23.) Freedom Valentine
On Valentine’s Day, I think of you,
How you’ve set me free;
Your love, support and caring
Brings out the best in me.
Sometimes why you put up with me
I cannot comprehend;
You give a whole new meaning to
The concept of a “friend.”
You help me stretch my boundaries,
Find out what I can do;
That’s why my favorite Valentine
Will always be just you.
– Joanna Fuchs
24.) Untitled
I have a pair of friends I’ve had for years
Should we part I would surely drown in tears
Together we’ve trod byways
Although we’ve seen better day
My scruffy old shoes that I bought at Sears.
– Robert Hinshaw
25.) I Am Always There – You’re Never Alone
When you’re feeling down and blue,
And life is being cruel to you,
Just remember you’re not on your own.
I’m always there; you’re never alone.
You might not be able to see my face,
As hard as you look around the place,
But close your eyes and think of me,
And before you know it, there will be me.
Keep me in the midst of your mind,
And life will seem easier, I think you’ll find,
So when life gets too dark to bear,
Just close your eyes and I will be there.
– Ashley Becker
26.) Untitled
Theeeeere’s a Monkey on my face and on my eyes and on my nose
a’ there’s a Monkey on my chest and on my clothes!
a’ there’s a Monkey huggin’ me
and there’s a Monkey up a tree
and Monkeys are my bestest friends, thought you should know!
– Kelsi Nichols
27.) Untitled
The cure for all ills and wrongs,
the cares, the sorrows and the crimes of humanity,
all lie in the one word ‘love.’
It is the divine vitality that everywhere produces and restores life.
– Lydia Maria Child
28.) Take My Hand And Never Let Go
You took my hand and showed me the way
when I was blinded by unfortunate fate.
You took my hand and prayed with me
while my troubles quickly faded away.
You took my hand and dried my tears
when I cried over it all.
You took my hand and helped me understand
when I questioned our Almighty One.
You took my hand and made me promise
I’d never walk alone again.
You took my hand and mended my friendship
when I was too stubborn to say anything.
You took my hand and made me laugh
when we remembered our funny mistakes.
You took my hand and made me see
that God has a special plan for me.
Now take my hand and never let go,
because our friendship means more than you’ll ever know!!
– Gianna Nicole
29.) My Valentine Heart
Valentine’s Day is full of paper hearts,
but my heart for you, my friend,
is full of feelings
more precious to me than gold,
as long lasting as diamonds.
My heart for you, my friend
is filled with emotions strong as platinum,
and appreciation for you
worth more to me than any treasure.
My Valentine heart is yours,
my priceless friend.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
– Joanna Fuchs
30.) Portrait Of A Friend
I can’t give solutions to all of life’s problems, doubts, or fears.
But I can listen to you, and together we will search for answers.
I can’t change your past with all it’s heartache and pain, nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.
I can’t keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.
Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.
Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you, and help you when you ask.
I can’t prevent you from falling away from friendship, from your values, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.
I can’t give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow, room to be yourself.
I can’t keep your heart from breaking and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces and put them back in place.
I can’t tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.
– Unknown
31.) I’m Glad I Have A Friend Like You
It started out as just a hug and grew into a kiss,
A friendship that had blossomed to more than I could wish.
You are my shining star at night; you help me find my way.
You are my inspiration directing me each day.
See, when I fall and need a hand, you always pick me up,
And when I cry and need a friend, you’re there no matter what.
I wish I were just like you: strong-hearted, brave, and sweet.
I’m glad I have a friend like you to make my life complete.
– Nicole J. Van Oss
32.) My Best Friend
Best friends are angels,
That God sent along.
They always stay beside you,
Whenever things go wrong.
I’m glad that God blessed me,
With a good friend such as you.
A person to be there,
A person to get me through.
Never turn away from me,
I can’t bear to be apart.
All the pain and suffering,
Will be too much for my heart.
You are my best friend,
The one that brightens my day.
The one that cheers me up,
The one that’s here to stay.
– Geraldine
33.) Friends For Life
We are friends.
I’ve got your back,
And you have mine.
I’ll help you out
Anytime!
To see you hurt,
To see you cry,
Makes me weep
And wanna die.
If you agree
To never fight,
It wouldn’t matter
Who’s wrong or right.
If a broken heart
Needs a mend,
I’ll be right there
Till the end.
If your cheeks are wet
From drops of tears,
Don’t worry,
Let go of your fears.
Hand in hand
Love is sent.
We’ll be friends
Till the end!
– Angelica N. Brissett
34.) A Real Friend
A real friend would forgive
If I did something wrong
A real friend will lend a hand
Whenever I’m not strong
A real friend would listen
If I tried to speak
A real friend will accept
Whether I am strong or weak
A real friend would care
If I ever fell ill
A real friend will know
How I really feel
A real friend would always be there
If I need them by my side
A real friend will remember me
Long after I have died
A real friend would be forever
If I even moved away
A real friend will never truly leave
In each other’s hearts we shall always stay.
– Unknown
35.) To My Treasured Friend
Though there is gold up in the mountains,
Lovely pearls deep in the sea,
Those treasures do not mean as much
As your friendship means to me.
While diamonds may be beautiful,
And worth a lot of money,
They cannot give a warm embrace
Or share jokes we think are funny.
I know it’s true some people
Will collect much priceless art,
Yet I have never seen a picture
That showed me a loving heart.
So I don’t need to spend a fortune
To have what means the most to me.
Knowing that I have had your friendship
Will be a treasured memory.
– Alora M. Knight
36.) Thank You, My Friend
Into the dim lit, bare walls of my world,
You entered, bringing light and life to me,
The vivid colors, painted with a swirl
Of wit and charm, of personality,
With tender care, you added comfort, warmth,
And images that line the now bright walls.
I look upon them fondly, bringing forth
A thankfulness that you walk in these halls
With me; our friendship has become a part
Of my world now; it has its special place,
Within my being, life, and in my heart,
Your name hangs right beside your smiling face.
Remembering just how drab these walls had been,
I have to thank you for the light, my friend.
– Warmhrt
37.) Friendship Is The Best Ship Of All
Friendship is priceless
And can never be forgotten.
Friendship is timeless
And never rotten.
It takes more than hugs and kisses
To be a real friend.
The nature of friendship
Requires a blend.
The road to a happy life
May sometimes make us stumble.
But to have a friend to give us a hand
Teaches us to be humble.
Good friends are hard to find,
Hard to lose,
And impossible to forget,
But when they fly away,
Your anger turns to regret.
Sometimes in life we need a special person
To listen while we talk.
A special person who will not discourage or judge
But encourage us as we walk.
Friends are there
To help you along.
The journey through friendship
Is always long.
In life,
There are big ships,
And there are small ships,
But the best ship of all
Is friendship.
– Valerie M.
38.) Special Friend
Being a good friend is really an art,
A wonderful talent that comes from the heart.
It’s knowing the kind thing to do or to say,
Listening and talking a problem away.
It’s being together in good times and bad,
And just with a smile making each other glad.
It’s caring for someone and showing it, too.
Thank goodness for special friends –
Friends just like you!
– Unknown
39.) A Philia Love
You have a gentle heart and a caring soul.
You use affectionate words in order to extol.
You are a true treasure encased in my heart,
A bond so strong, it will never depart.
You easily bring out a piece of me
That proves so difficult for others to see.
You lift my spirits and fade my tears.
You give me a friendship that withstands and perseveres.
We are individuals who don’t want to do it alone,
So we use laughter and kindness as our cornerstone.
We support one another to grow separately,
While nurturing our friendship ever so tenderly.
I could not have imagined what you would mean to me
When our friendship was new,
But now I can honestly say I’d be completely
Lost without you.
I invite you to search my heart so you can find
A philia love for you that is pure and divine.
A gift to my heart you will always be.
My companionship is forever yours; that I guarantee.
– Joann Foley
40.) Forever Friends
The friendship we have is so rare to find.
We hate to see each other in a bind.
We have made each other laugh so hard we’ve cried.
We feel each other’s pain if we are hurt inside.
We always can find the right words to say
To help us get through any dreadful day.
We have told our darkest secrets with feeling no shame,
We will tell each other the truth, even if we are to blame.
Thinking of you not being here makes me feel so sad.
We will have to look back on our crazy memories to make us glad.
The miles between us can’t keep us apart,
Because we will keep each other close at heart.
– Amber S. Pence
41.) I’ll Be There
I’ll be there
When you feel lonely and frightened,
When you need help with something,
When you feel hopeless.
I’ll be there
When you feel betrayed by someone you trusted,
When you feel broken-hearted,
When you are in difficult times.
I’ll be there
When you fall,
When you need a hug,
When you need some love.
I’ll be there.
No matter what happens,
I’ll be there.
– Nubia Valle
42.) A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
Friends are far, friends are near.
Friends will be there to lend an ear.
They listen, laugh, and care,
But most of all, they’re always there.
Through thick and thin, up and down,
Your true friends are always around.
For treats, hugs, and real big smiles,
They’ll travel to you from several miles.
They’ll always be there to hold you tight.
Anytime, no matter if it’s day or night.
You really know when your friends are sincere
When they always show up to lend their ear.
– Bea Williams
43.) A Friend Like You
A friend like you is hard to find,
And that you’re here still blows my mind.
You’re kind and caring, funny and smart.
By just being you, you’ve stolen my heart.
From the first time we met,
Until here where we stand,
You’ve made my life perfect,
You’ve made my life grand.
You encourage me
When I am down.
You make me smile
When I frown.
You make me laugh
When I want to cry.
You make me happy
When you don’t even try.
You love the Lord.
‘Tis rare but true.
I’m blessed beyond measure
To have a friend like you.
Yes, a friend like you
Is hard to find,
And I can’t hardly believe
That you chose to be mine
– Jessica D. Elliott
44.) That’s What Friend Are For
A friend is not just someone who hangs out with you.
A friend is someone who cares about you.
A friend is someone who tells you the truth.
A friend is someone who doesn’t make you feel blue.
A friend is there for you any day.
A friend is someone who makes you say hooray.
A friend is someone who leaves you an open door.
That’s what friends are always for.
– Emily D. Luna
45.) Walk With Me
Why don’t you come
walk with me
through life’s doorways
and heaven’s eternity?
Walk through the good
and walk through the bad.
Walk through the happy
and walk through the sad.
Take my hand;
I’ll show you the way.
There are so many things
we can do today.
Whether it be happy,
or whether it be sad,
my friend, I’ll help you
through all things good and bad.
– Amy H.
46.) Forever Friends
Words could never tell you
How important you’ll always be.
Just little things that you do
That are especially meant for me.
You always seem to remember
All the things to do.
That makes friends last forever
And share a bond so true.
I’m so glad God gave to me
Someone just like you.
He knew that you would be
One of the chosen few!
– Jacklyn N. Hayes
47.) Why You’re My Friend
You are mine till the end.
I love you because you’re my friend.
You were so kind to me,
So now I give you my key.
The key to my soul, the key to my heart,
This is the reason we can’t be apart.
You dry the tears from my eyes.
You bring me sunshine to my sky.
Thanks for being my friend.
I’m sure it will be till the end!
– Patricia
48.) What Is A Friend?
A good friend is someone
who cares about you.
They are someone who will be
there when you’re down.
A good friend is someone
who’s willing to help you
when you are in a little trouble
that’s hard to get out.
A good friend is someone
who you can talk to
and trust with your problems
in not telling anyone else.
A good friend is someone
who will come and stop
you from taking your life
and sit down to show you
all of the good things
to live for.
That’s what a good friend is!
– Barbara M. Zellner
49.) Being A Friend
We have something that holds us together,
Something that made us both better,
Something called being a friend.
It makes the fun never end,
And it helps me to know that when
I am down and blue,
Because you’re my friend
I can count on you.
We run through life without a care.
Would anyone try to part us?
They wouldn’t dare
And when the time comes for me to go,
I really want for you to know
That even though my life has come to an end
I will never stop being your friend.
– Trenda N. Sparks
50.) Bestest Best Friend Forever And Always
You are there when I need you.
You always have my back.
You uplift me when I’m sad.
You always make me smile.
You cry when I cry.
You smile when I smile.
You laugh when I laugh.
You never judge me.
You always keep my secrets.
You brighten up my day.
You always show you love me.
You are my sister from another mister.
You are awesomely fantastical.
Who am I talking about?
You, because you are my BBFFAA
(Bestest Best Friend Forever And Always)
–Reba Gibson
51.) We Belong Together
Here is a place for you and me,
A special place for only us two,
We have a special bond that no one can see,
It’s tightly wrapped in a cocoon,
We are fiercely together in this magical place,
Even through times when threads might break,
But every time a new one awakes,
To bring us closer and keep us strong,
In this very special place in which together we belong.
– Taylor
52.) What Friends Do
Friends are there when you’re feeling blue
And you’re feeling down
Their there to make you smile
And to turn your frown around
They’ll be there for your first date
And they’ll be there for you to tell
And when that boy breaks your heart
She’ll tell you its just as well
She’s there for you
Throughout the years
To share the laughs
And to share the tears
She fights with you sometimes
But you always make it through
You can’t stay mad at her
She means too much to you
So when you have a good friend
Remember to keep her nearby
Because the best thing you can have
Is a good friend by your side
– Shea And Clare
53.) I Am Here
I AM HERE
If you need a laugh, I am here.
If you need a hug, I am here.
If you need a shoulder to cry on, I am here.
If you need someone to support you, I am here.
If you need to feel cared for, I am here.
If you need someone to listen, I am here.
If you need to hear that someone loves you, I am here.
If you need to feel wanted, I am here.
If you need to talk, I am here.
If you need a friend, I am here.
– Joseph Boris
Summary
It’s hard to overstate how important having good friends is. So if you do have a friend circle that values you and sticks with you through thick and thin, you’re very fortunate! If you like a poem on our list, feel free to share it with your friends as it is or after adding a little bit of your own flare. Keep in mind that these poems are perfect for sending to your sweet Valentine too; there’s no rule that says your S/O can’t also be your best friend!
