We would be thrilled to write a custom poem for you and type it up on our vintage typewriters on vintage paper!
Commissions start at $60, which includes a custom piece of writing, a frame-worthy typewritten copy, packaging, handling, and USPS Priority Mail postage with tracking. Payment in full is required at time of poem commission.
Choosing a poet
There are two resident poets at Charlottesville Poem Store, and each poet brings a different style and sensibility to poems. Here is a quick guide to choosing a poet for your poem commission, and the best way to get in touch with each poet.
Commission a poem from Jupiter

Jupiter’s poems are…
ethereal
lyrical
musical
high fantasy
storybook
synesthetic
…and some examples of her work include:



To commission a poem from Jupiter, please call or text 571.723.0246 to schedule a phone meeting.
Commission a poem from Laura

Laura’s poems are…
scenic
rooted
momentary
temporal
introspective
…and some examples of her writing include:



Complete the below form to request a poem from Laura!