Platonic love is very much a part of any close friendship. But such a love doesn't always stay platonic. Sometimes it turns into passionate love. Crossing that line, between friendship and love, can be both beautiful and extremely difficult.

Love and Friendship Poems (1-30)

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My Gift To You	Lonely Shadow
Friendship is a marvelous gift. But, sometimes, it's not the whole of what we have to offer.
Can We Still Be Friends?	Kathleen Sheppard
From friendship to love - and then, in trepidation, back again.
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Love and Friendship Poems *you are here A subcategory of Love Poems, this category explores the fine line that exists between Friendship and Love. A line that is all too easily crossed.

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Poems About Teen Love A subcategory of Love Poems, this category deals with the very real joys and pains of discovering love as a teen, often for the first time.

Love Poems For Two A subcategory of Love Poems, this section includes erotic poems of a more adult nature. These poems should not be read alone!

Lost Love Poems - Sad Love Poems A subcategory of Sad Poems, this section presents poetry exploring the pain and devastation of losing love.

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The Mistake You Cannot Forget	Ashlie
Friendship can lead not only to love, but also to lust. And that can be a mistake not easily rectified.
Company	Tina K
If this section is about friendship turned to love, where do we put those poems about love turned to friendship? Or is there really a difference?
Coffee Lovers	Aindréas Brennan
Sometimes friendship can softly turn to love - and no one has the courage to mention it.
Can You See It In My Eyes?	Sandy Fioretti
People overcome their fear of rejection every day, finding the courage to say "I love you." But what about the very real fear of ruining a friendship?
Forgive Me	John O.
Mistakes are easier to live with when we know we're not alone.
Compared To You	Daisy
The path from friendship to love may sometimes take the shape of a song.
Forbidden	Todd Fulton
Some gifts are given especially to be returned.
To My Best Friend?	Shannbodan
To find love, you must first be willing to look for it.
Better Untouched	Chole
Time and distance can often make us wiser.
1000 Times For 1	Dave
Friendship. Love. And dreams of one becoming the other.
In A Nutshell	Sara Suvada
Sometimes friendship is less painful than love.
Jackie	Jon Macomber
When friendship turns to love, there aren't always easy answers to be found.
My City	Buster
A loving friend can release us from the prison we have built for ourselves. Only to deliver us into another.
The Knowing Sea	Mikol Khol
Time spent with a friend can easily become more than just time spent with a friend.
As Days Flew By	Peng
The feelings written into this poem are quite moving. This poet does a good job in describing how friendship can turn into a very special love.
Charlie's Eyes	Sherry Roberts
This talented poet writes about the significance of friendship and its evolution into love.
The Viking	Shannon
This poet artfully expresses the beauty of allowing a friendship to grow into true love.
From Friends To Lovers	Joe Vieira
Discovering that a friend is actually a lover as well - What a beautiful day for this poet...
When Friends Go Too Far	Lesliann Gilardi
When we cross the line from "friends" to "lovers", we have to be aware that we will be altering the complexion of that relationship forever.
I Love	Melissa Neiding
There are many, many things to appreciate about a beautiful friendship - especially when that friendship is turning to love.
Can I Love You?	Retina Yazzie
When friendship turns to love, there are questions that need to be answered.
Never Meant To Be	Earthbound Angel
When a close friend surprises us, we sometimes don't react exactly the way we might have wished.
When I Sleep	Tanya W.
One weekend, when a friend becomes more than friend, really can change a life forever.
More Than Friends	Matt Whitaker
Friendship doesn't always lead where we thought it would…
Three Wishes	Christelle S.
Falling in love with a friend can be difficult. Falling in love with a married friend can be Hell…
Are We Still Friends?	Christine Cawley
Try as you will, you can never go back…
Beautiful	Magic
The way we see people, the people we love, has very little to do with our eyes.
Heart Thoughts	Jfreak
One day, for no apparent reason, our eyes start seeing that special friend in a new, different, perhaps frightening way. And then…