i named the moon after you: poems about love, little things, and everything in between

by Luke Moon

i named the moon after you is a beautifully intimate collection of short love poems that explore what it means to love someone in both the smallest and the most infinite ways.

From late-night thoughts and fleeting glances to the kind of love that lingers in silence, this book captures the unspoken emotions we all carry. Whether it’s the butterflies of new love or the quiet comfort of deep connection, these poems reflect the real and raw parts of loving someone deeply.

Written for those who feel everything - the romantic, the dreamer, the overthinker - this collection speaks to anyone who’s ever been in love or wished to be.

Perfect for fans of short, heartfelt poetry about love, relationships, and everyday moments, i named the moon after you makes a meaningful gift for anniversaries, birthdays, or quiet nights of self-reflection.

📱 Now available for Kindle.
Perfect for late-night reading,
or when you need words that feel like someone understands.

Genres: Poetry

142 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2025

Reviews

[Zowie Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who constantly has their nose buried in a poetry book or a pen scratching away at a notebook, finding a collection that actually makes me stop and catch my breath is becoming a bit of a rare treat. I recently stumbled across i named the moon after you, and honestly, it’s one of the most stunning things I’ve read in a long time.

What really got me was how it captures that specific, quiet kind of love that doesn’t feel the need to shout. There’s this beautiful recurring theme that love isn't always found in the cinematic, "running through airports" grand gestures we see in movies. Instead, it’s tucked away in the tiny, consistent moments - like someone folding your hoodie and leaving it on a chair, or wiping the fog from your glasses when you can’t quite see straight. It feels so grounded and real, especially for those of us who tend to overthink or feel everything just a little bit too deeply.

The celestial imagery throughout the book is just breathtaking. There’s one piece where the author talks about falling in love the way stars appear one at a time until the whole sky has changed without warning, and it resonated with me so much. It perfectly describes that shift from a "normal" life to one where someone’s name just slips into your thoughts like moonlight through curtains - uninvited, but never unwanted.

I think my absolute favourite sentiment in the collection is the idea of being "seen" without having to be "fixed." One poem mentions how the person didn't try to change the narrator, but just sat close enough for the broken parts to finally breathe. That kind of intimacy is so hard to put into words, yet this book does it with such ease and grace.

If you’re looking for something that celebrates the unspoken, raw parts of a deep connection, you really need to pick this up. It’s the perfect companion for a quiet night of self-reflection when your own heart feels a bit too small to carry all its feelings.

[Sadie]

This book of poetry is cute and it depicts the feelings of being in love well. After a few poems, it felt like basic knowledge after experiencing a few relationships.

[Megan Radomicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven’t read any poetry in a while but I’m glad I picked this collection up! Poems about being loved consistently and quietly are my favorite🥰
“I memorized the way
your eyes softened
when you looked at me
like i was the one thing
you were sure of
in a world that kept changing”

[rhia faith 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was very sweet but I wouldn’t reread

[Eve L-A Witherington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful poetry book detailing how someone's presence can bring light and a glow into your life. How in the joy of growing closer and falling, your guard drops and little moments of sharing touch or looks can feel magical in being someone's chosen special person in time. Evolving into every day little actions and attention to details, a truly beautiful poetry collection capturing the alluring emotions of love.

[Sophie Bowns · Rating 3 out of 5]

I needed more depth

Love the simplicity of the cover, but the poems were too short to have much depth to them. It reminded me too much of Rupi Kaur’s style which I’m not massively keen on.

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice collection of poems for love. It really captures that sentiment and grand gestures aren’t everything kind of love. Very enjoyable.

[Amber Smoke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very romantic little book with sweet imagery and I did enjoy it. It might be one I return to one day, as I do struggle to retain poetry but it is a good quick read for broadening your horizons on shorter form poems