Custom Poetry

Looking for just the right words, an occasional poem that captures your own thoughts and heart's desires? Let me write you a custom keepsake poem. The topic may be a celebration of a loved one or a remembrance. The poem may honor fifty years of marriage or appreciation for a friend. "Occasional Poetry is the highest kind," wrote Goethe.

New Love

Your smile -
remind me.
Yes, that wide beam
radiant stream.

My heart,
strains
soothing.
Hope not
the dope
of a fool.

Encouragement

Shed unwelcome
antiquated
imbalances
ineffective
layers for
welcome.
Balance
empowered
bountiful
selfhood creativity
expressed, you
deep in your
glory!

Wedding Poem

Oh joyous day,
two join their lives
twine in sharing
love, laughter, fears
meals, dreams, and wonder
growth in bloom
wife and husband
husband and wife
hand in hand
heart to heart.
Oh joyous day!

How it Works

We talk by phone or by email. I ask questions, listen to stories, and then use my skills to create your unique poem. For me, the making of poetry is a soulful act, manifesting feelings in words otherwise hidden. Your conversation with me is an artistic collaboration and an opportunity to make my writing a highly personalized gift from you to that special someone.

Once the poem is written, it will be rendered by graphic artist Michael Noyes as shown in the above samples. He will frame it for you too, if you'd like, in your choice of sizes.

PRICES:

custom poem & graphics - $125
w/ 8x10 mat & frame - $189
w/ 11x14 mat & frame - $214

Please click here to securely provide us with your credit card number. (Your card will not be charged until the work is completed. The final price may vary from the one indicated depending on choice of size.)