Commission a Poem

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!

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Please provide information about your poem’s topic, including as much detail and background information as possible in order to maximize impact of the poem.

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Please provide the date by which you’d like to receive the poem. Please enter a date at least three weeks from today.

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Poems are shipped in rigid mailers via USPS Priority Mail (flat rate of around $9 is already included in price of poem).

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