Poetry Commissions

Sometimes you need someone else’s voice to say the thing you’ve been holding. I write personal poems by commission: strange, specific, and crafted with care. These make beautiful gifts, keepsakes, or quiet companions for moments when words are hard to find. Tell me what you’re carrying.

How It Works

  1. Fill out the form with a few details—who or what the poem is for, any emotions, memories, or phrases you want included. The more thorough you are with your vision, the better I’m able to write what you’re looking for.

  2. I’ll read your form closely, and if I need more from you, I’ll reach out.

  3. Your poem will arrive in your inbox as a PDF within 2–3 weeks.

Expedited processing available for urgent matters of the heart or holiday deadlines.

I offer up to two revisions with every poem.

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Short poem — $25

  • Around a dozen lines.

  • Delivered as designed PDF (as are all other options).

  • Ideal for: gifts, toasts, brief dedications.

Standard poem — $55

  • 1-2 pages.

  • More narrative, emotional, or layered.

  • Best for complex themes or storytelling.

  • Ideal for: anniversaries, elegies, letters to the self or another.

Expanded project — $100+

  • Longer-form (multi-page) or experimental work — perfect for something deeply personal, complex, or symbolic.

  • May include:

    • Research into myth, memory, or specific topics

    • Extended metaphor or recurring motifs

    • Collaborative edits (1–2 rounds)

    • Layout or visual formatting suited to your aesthetic

  • Price varies by scope.

Sliding Scale & Payment Plans

I believe poetry should be accessible — not a luxury reserved for a few. If you feel connected to this offering but the listed prices are out of reach, you’re welcome to propose what you can afford.

I trust you to choose with honesty and care.
No need to explain.

Payment plans are also available — just let me know what works for you, and we’ll figure something out. If you're experiencing financial hardship, you can pay less — if you're able to offer more, it helps me keep this option accessible for others.

Commission Form

Answer the questions to begin the process of working with me for a personal poem. The more detail, the better!