Expressing Your Love – vol. 21

Few poets have captured the mystery and magic of love as beautifully as Jalal-al-Din Rumi, the 13th-century Persian mystic whose words continue to inspire couples across centuries. Choosing Rumi’s Love Poem for a wedding ceremony is more than a nod to literary beauty — it’s a reflection of the deep, spiritual bond that defines true partnership. I honestly could get lost in his poetry for days. (And I really don’t consider myself a romantic!)

A Celebration of Eternal Connection

Rumi’s Love Poem speaks to a love that transcends time, space, and circumstance. Lines like “Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere; they are in one another’s souls all along” express the idea that love isn’t something found — it’s something recognized. For couples who feel as though they’ve known each other forever, this poem resonates as a powerful affirmation of destiny and unity. Having this poem read at their ceremony can help describe these feelings.

Perfect for Modern & Traditional Ceremonies

The timeless nature of Rumi’s poetry means it can seamlessly fit any style of celebration — from a classic club wedding to a Chicago rooftop or non-denominational museum wedding. Its themes of divine connection and mutual discovery speak to all who believe love is life’s greatest purpose. Choosing Love Poem by Rumi as a wedding reading is an invitation to celebrate not only two hearts joining as one, but also the eternal spirit of love that connects all beings. For couples seeking something meaningful, lyrical, and transcendent, this Rumi poem beautifully captures the essence of marriage — love as both journey and home.

Apart from Love, everything passes away.
The way to heaven is in your heart.
Open and lift the wings of Love!
When Love’s wings are strong, you need no ladder.
Though the world be thorns, a lover’s heart is a bower of roses.
Though heaven’s wheel be mired down, lovers’ lives go forward.
Invite love into each dark corner.
The lover is bright as a hundred thousand candles!
Even if a lover seems to be alone, the secret Beloved is nearby.
The time-span of union is eternity.
The life is a jar, and in it, union is the pure wine.
If we aren’t together, of what use is the jar?
The moment I heard my first love story I began seeking you,
not realizing the search was useless.
Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere;
They are in one another’s souls all along.