Roses are red, violets are blue poems are cheesy, aren’t they? This is why a lot of the time, the part that comes after is funny or has a twist.
There are a lot of memes poking fun at roses are red poems as well. (You might remember the second two lines being screenshots of weird tweets. Ah, good times.)
Still, they can be pretty heartfelt and really hit the spot when you’re looking for a short and not too serious love poem to send someone. I’m sure you’ll be able to pick something from the selection I made.
Enjoy!
The Origin Of Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue Poems
Before we get to the main thing, let’s see where these poems came from.
“Roses are red, violets are blue” has its origin in Sir Edmund Spenser’s hopeless romantic epic poem The Faerie Queene written in the 16th century. It appears in a stanza where he’s describing a man looking at a fairy woman taking a bath:
“It was upon a Sommers shynie day,
When Titan faire his beames did display,
In a fresh fountaine, farre from all mens vew,
She bath’d her brest, the boyling heat t’allay;
She bath’d with roses red, and violets blew,
And all the sweetest flowres, that in the forrest grew.”
A new, more familiar version can be found in a collection of English nursery rhymes from the 18th century called Gammer Gurton’s Garland.
“The rose is red, the violet’s blue,
The honey’s sweet, and so are you.
Thou are my love and I am thine;
I drew thee to my Valentine:
The lot was cast and then I drew,
And Fortune said it shou’d be you.”
Famously, Victor Hugo included the lines in his masterpiece Les Misérables, sung by the character Fantine.
“Les bleuets sont bleus, les roses sont roses,
Les bleuets sont bleus, j’aime mes amours.”
(“Violets are blue, roses are red,
Violets are blue, I love my loves.”)
40 Cute And Romantic Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue Poems
Whether you’re looking for a sweet line to use as a note with a bouquet of red roses for your partner for Valentine’s day, or a cute text for your best friend , I’m sure that one of these will do.
Some of these are more romantic to be used for your significant other, and some are full of love, no matter to whom you want to send such a message.
1. Roses are blue, violets are red, just put in reverse what I said.
2. Roses are red, violets are blue, you live for me, and I live for you.
3. Roses are red, and I’ve got some for you, to show you that my love is true.
4. Roses are red, and they smell nice, too, honey, I’m head over heels for you.
5. Roses are red, apples are too, so take this apple and know that I love you!
6. Roses are red, blue is the sea, I won’t give up on you, so don’t give up on me.
7. Roses are red, lemons are yellow, I consider myself one lucky fellow!
8. Roses are red, green is my tea, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for sharing your world with me.
9. Roses are red, just like my lips, and blue is the sky which underneath we’ll kiss.
10. Roses are red, but I have none for you, all I can give is my heart to you.
11. Roses are red, mountains are gray, I still fall in love with you every day.
12. Roses are red, sunny is the day, just wanted to tell you that I love you every step of the way.
13. Roses are red, the Earth is wide, you’d look much better, with me by your side.
14. Roses are red, violets are blue, ain’t never gonna love no one more than you!
15. Roses are red, violets are blue, all the good things in life are better when I share them with you.
16. Roses are red, violets are blue, every passing day, I am falling even more in love with you.
17. Roses are red, violets are blue, be my one and only? I love you.
18. Roses are red, violets are blue, be my valentine? I love you!
19. Roses are red, violets are blue, don’t want to spend a day without you!
20. Roses are red, violets are blue, and I’ll never ever, ever stop loving you.
21. Roses are red, violets are blue, have I mentioned I’m in love with you?
22. Roses are red, violets are blue, hello my future husband, I am madly in love with you!
23. Roses are red, violets are blue, here’s wishing us luck in everything that we do.
24. Roses are red, violets are blue, I am head over heels in love with you.
25. Roses are red, violets are blue, I am so lucky to have you as my boo.
26. Roses are red, violets are blue, I know you love me as much as I do you.
27. Roses are red, violets are blue, if I know what love is, it’s because of you.
28. Roses are red, violets are blue, I had never thought of love until I met you.
29. Roses are red, violets are blue, I hate poetry, but I’m into you.
30. Roses are red, violets are blue, I cannot imagine my life without you.
31. Roses are red, violets are blue, is it hot in here, or is it just you?
32. Roses are red, violets are blue, let’s be together and make our dreams come true.
33. Roses are red, violets are blue, may I have this dance with you?
34. Roses are red, violets are blue, my heart beats faster when I’m close to you.
35. Roses are red, violets are blue, my heart jumps in joy whenever I think of you.
36. Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and so are you.
37. Roses are red, violets are blue, thank you for being you.
38. Roses are red, violets are blue, there’s not much left to say except ‘I do.’
39. Roses are red, violets are blue, there’s only one way to say this, I love you.
40. Roses are red, violets are blue, when things get tough, I run to you.
See also: 39 Most Romantic Love Poems For Boyfriend
30 Funny Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue Poems
There are lots of roses are red, violets are blue jokes, and I’m sure you can find one you like among these funny love poems. There are puns, wordplay, memes, pop culture, and just plain silliness.
Disclaimer: some of these are really silly, and I take no responsibility if they make you roll your eyes.
1. Roses are gray, violets are gray, you are gray, I’m a dog.
2. Roses are red, and apples are, too, but violets are violet, violets aren’t blue.
3. Roses are red, violets are blue, the sheep say “bah,” and the cows say “moo.”
4. Roses are red, violets are, too, I’m colorblind, what about you?
5. Roses are red, and violets are blue, they smell nice, unlike you.
6. Roses are red, but violets aren’t blue. They’re purple, you dope. Now go get a clue.
7. Roses are red, here’s something new, violets are violet, not freaking blue.
8. Roses are red, pizza sauce is too, I ordered a large, but I’m not sharing with you.
9. Roses are red, relationships are tough, I love you completely because we hate the same stuff.
10. Roses are red, violets are blue, I finished my popcorn, during the preview.
11. Roses are red, violets are blue, a face like yours, belongs in a zoo.
12. Roses are red, violets are blue, bet your mom won’t let you get a tattoo!
13. Roses are red, violets are blue, I am the walrus, coo-coo ka-chu.
14. Roses are red, violets are blue, I bet I can TikTok dance better than you.
15. Roses are red, violets are blue, I bet my mom is funnier than you.
16. Roses are red, violets are blue, I can always find a love poem better than you.
17. Roses are red, violets are blue, I can’t rhyme, banana.
18. Roses are red, violets are blue, I’d rather be single, than with someone like you.
19. Roses are red, sneezing is gross, sorry, you’re sick, I forgot you’re allergic to roses.
20. Roses are red, violets are blue, if monsters are coming, I’ll run faster than you.
21. Roses are red, violets are blue, I finally have a bae, now what do I do?
22. Roses are red, violets are blue, if I were you, I’d want me too.
23. Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m allergic to flowers, achoo!
24. Roses are red, violets are blue, no mutual friends, who the hell are you?
25. Roses are red, violets are blue, let’s order pizza, so I can chill and watch Netflix with you.
26. Roses are red, orchids are rare, you’re moving to your aunt and uncles in Bel-Air.
27. Charmander’s red, Squirtle is blue, I wish my Pokémon would evolve into you.
28. R4 is red, R2 is blue, if I were the force, I would be with you.
29. Roses are #FF0000, Violets are #0000FF. All my base belongs to you.
30. Roses are red, violets are blue, Instagram’s down, your Facebook will do.
See also: A Collection Of Incredibly Romantic Love Poems For Wife
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, I Had Fun, I Hope You Did Too
Have you found what you were after among these roses are red, violets are blue poems?
Whether you were looking for something to use as a message of love for your girlfriend or boyfriend or a message of chaos for your BFF, I hope you found something you liked in this selection.
And if you weren’t able to find just the right one that hit the spot, try making your own! It’s easier than it seems.