Custom poems, written by hand
A poem for every story.
pocketPoems writes personalized poems for life's moments — birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, goodbyes, and everything in between. You tell the story; I'll find the words.
Lines we love
A taste of the feeling a few good words can hold.
“Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul -
— Emily DickinsonPublic domain
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
— Elizabeth Barrett BrowningPublic domain
What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.
— W. H. DaviesPublic domain
Why a poem?
It says what's hard to say
Love, grief, gratitude, pride — the biggest feelings are often the hardest to put into words. A poem finds the words for you, and gives them shape.
It slows us down
The rhythm of a poem asks you to breathe, to pause, to feel. Reading one aloud can settle the heart the way little else can.
It makes a moment last
A card gets recycled; a poem gets kept. Written for one person and one occasion, it becomes a keepsake they return to for years.
It makes people feel seen
To receive a poem written just for you is to be truly noticed. Research links reading and sharing poetry to comfort, connection, and less loneliness.
How it works
- 1
Tell me your story
A short form — who the poem is for, the feeling, the occasion.
- 2
I write your poem
A few days later I share a draft. You suggest changes; we get it right.
- 3
You receive it
Plain text, a typeset PDF, and a card you can share if you like.
What's the occasion?
A poem suits almost any moment. Pick one to begin, or just start with your story.