Every family has a story worth telling

Good, bad, fiery or dull – every family has a story worth celebrating. 

Whether it’s memories around the dinner table, old sayings that never fade, holidays you’ll never forget, or challenges you overcame together, it’s the small, unique details that make your family truly yours.

And a bespoke, one-of-a-kind poem is a way to honour that story. A sincere, silly, warm, or funny poem can capture the love, resilience, and beauty that often go unnoticed in everyday life and turn them into words to hold forever.

1. A bespoke poem brings your family’s story to life

Photographs show faces; poems reveal the feelings beneath.

A personalised family poem gives voice to the essence of who you are as a family — your bond, your shared history, your sense of belonging.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about capturing the small truths: the way someone laughs, the place everyone gathers, the traditions that make home feel like home.

“I ordered a poem to celebrate my mum’s retirement from being a nurse. Carl beautifully captured a life of love and hard work to the point Mum got lines from the poem painted on her walls.” – Adam

2. A gift that holds meaning beyond the moment

Finding a truly personal gift can be difficult. We often look for something thoughtful, something lasting, something that says, “You matter to me.”

A bespoke poem does exactly that. It’s created just for your family, crafted with care and understanding. It becomes more than a gift; it’s a keepsake that speaks to your bond.

3. Poetry has the power to bring people closer

There’s something deeply moving about hearing your family described in words that reflect who you are together.

Reading a custom poem aloud can become a moment of togetherness. It helps us pause, appreciate one another, and celebrate the ties that hold us steady through life’s changes.

If you’re not a poetry fan and are cringing at the idea of some people in your family reading something so sincere, I have written poems with all kinds of tones. Poems that take the micky out of family members, flat out swears at family members, and make family members chuckle at in-jokes.

Read this 8 Things I’ve Been Paid To Write Poems About for inspiration.

“I’ve commissioned several poems from Carl for my children and our home. It never fails to surprise me how, after a few simple questions, he brings our personality to life.” – Amy

4. A legacy for generations to come

A personalised poem doesn’t fade with time. It becomes something that can be passed down, reread, and rediscovered by future generations.

It’s a gentle way of saying, “This is who we were, and this is what we were like.”

5. The process is simple, but the impact lasts

You don’t have to be a writer to have a poem written for your family. You simply share your memories, moments, and feelings by answering a few questions, and I’ll craft them into something meaningful.

Every family deserves to have their story told and I’d love to help.

👉 Commission your bespoke family poem here and let’s create something your loved ones will treasure for years to come.