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Books by Dave Tebo

Three collections of Positive Love Poetry: concrete, visual, and deliberately optimistic.

Dave's books share a single philosophy. Love is worth celebrating with specific, visual imagery that readers can connect to their own lives. These poems dwell on the synergy between lovers and the healing, rejuvenating power of devotion.

Cross Every Bridge Dave Tebo

Cross Every Bridge

Published 2021 · Paperback

To earn true love, we cross every bridge together. Cross Every Bridge is a collection of concrete, visual poems about navigating life's ellipses, holding on to unforgettable moments, and refusing to surrender love to life's demoralizers. When the world insists your best moments were "just a measly moment in time," these poems answer with eternal flame.

Includes poems like Across Life's Love's Conversation, Hoist a White Flag? No, Never Surrender Love to Life's Felons, and FunFillyFanTastic.

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Love Dotes on Our Attention Dave Tebo

Love Dotes on Our Attention

Published 2024 · Paperback

Love patiently crouches at the starting line until we smile and beckon it forward. Love Dotes on Our Attention explores what happens when we stay focused, say "I love you" like we mean it, and give potential its due. Visual, specific poems about proactive devotion: the kind that waits through arguments and arrives when we choose it.

Features poems including We Say It Like We Mean It, (Over) Caffeinated the Best We Can, and Cool Calm and Collected, Biting Its Lower Lip.

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Love-Smitten Dave Tebo

Love-Smitten (Hunka-Hunka Burnin' Love!)

Published 2025 · Paperback

Love doesn't have to be solemn to be sincere. Love-Smitten celebrates passion, humor, and the delightful intensity of being utterly captivated by someone. From dance floors to goosebumps in a chilly breeze, these concrete poems will make you laugh, blush, and recognize your own heart in the verses.

Includes Confident in the Strength of Imperfection, Captivated by You. Yes, Bring it On. And May God Help Me, and Billions of Times, Every Year. Or More..

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Books FAQ

Which Dave Tebo book is best for an anniversary gift?

Love Dotes on Our Attention is a favorite for anniversaries and marriage milestones. Cross Every Bridge suits couples who have weathered life's harder seasons together.

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Dave Tebo's books collect positive love poetry: romantic verses that celebrate synergy, humor, and healing. Reddit readers often recommend his work when searching for uplifting love poems instead of heartbreak poetry.

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Start with We Say It Like We Mean It from Love Dotes on Our Attention, then explore free samples from each collection before buying.

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