A gift for your husband that isn't another jumper
Most husbands say they don't want anything, then end up with socks anyway. A personalised poem for your husband is a different kind of gift. It's about him, and about the two of you, in a way nothing from a shop can be. It notices the things he probably thinks nobody notices: the windscreen he scrapes before you're up, the back door he checks twice, the singing in the kitchen that nobody asked for.
You tell us a few details about him, and we write a rhyming poem around them. You read the whole thing free, ask for as many rewrites as you like, then choose one of six designs and get a print-ready A4 PDF by email within minutes.
For Rob — Just Because
— All my love, Jen
A sample poem. Yours is written from scratch around your own details.
What to tell us about him
You don't need to be a writer, and you don't need to be soppy. Some of the best poems for husbands are half teasing, half fond. A few honest notes are plenty. Here are some ideas:
- His small daily kindnesses. Does he bring you a cup of tea every morning, defrost the car, top up your phone charger, or always leave you the crispiest roast potato?
- The habit you tease him about. Falling asleep ten minutes into a film, refusing to ask for directions, the drawer full of cables "just in case", the quick trip to the DIY shop that takes all afternoon.
- What he's always saying. "Right then." "Have you seen my keys?" "It'll be fine." A catchphrase makes the poem sound like him straight away.
- A moment from your story. How you met, your first flat, the wedding-day mishap, the holiday where everything went wrong and you laughed anyway.
- The people and places that matter. The kids, the dog, his football team, the pub where you had your first date, the campsite you go back to every summer.
- How he makes you feel. Steady, looked after, never bored. Say it in your own words and we'll do the rhyming.
If he's the private sort who'd squirm at anything gushing, say so in your notes. We can keep it light and funny, with the warmth tucked in where he won't mind it.
When to give a poem to your husband
- Your anniversary. A printed poem is a natural paper anniversary gift for your first year, and it suits every year after. See our anniversary poems.
- His birthday, especially a big one like 40, 50 or 60, when you want to sum up who he is. There are more ideas on our birthday poems page.
- Father's Day, written from you and the children together.
- Valentine's Day, when you want something more personal than a card and a box of chocolates.
- After a hard year, as a thank you for holding things together when it counted.
How it works
- Tell us about him. His name, the occasion, and a few details and memories.
- Preview your poem free. It's written in under a minute. If something's not quite him, ask for a rewrite.
- Download and gift. Choose a design and unlock the A4 PDF for £9.99. It's emailed to you within minutes.
Ready to write his?
It takes about five minutes, and you'll read the whole poem before you pay a penny.
Start his poemQuestions
What if my husband isn't the sentimental type?
Then tell us. Ask for something light and funny, or say you'd like it understated, and we'll write it that way. If the first version is too soppy, ask for a rewrite. Rewrites are free and unlimited before you pay.
Can the poem be from me and the children?
Yes. Put whatever you like in the 'from' box, such as 'Love, Jen, Ella and Sam', and mention the children in your details so they can appear in the poem too.
How quickly will I get it?
You see a free preview in under a minute. Once you pay, the print-ready PDF arrives in your inbox within minutes, so it works even if his birthday is tomorrow.
Can I print and frame it?
Yes. The PDF is designed for A4, so it fits any standard A4 frame. Print it at home, at a local print shop, or with an online printing service.