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How to write a wedding poem: Tips from a professional poet
More and more weddings these days feature poems and readings written especially for the big day. And it makes sense why: they’re a great way to add personality to a ceremony and they capture a couple’s love and journey in a colourful way. But if you’re the parent, sibling, best friend (or even the bride
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Personalised poetry gifts: Why custom poems make the best keepsakes
When it comes to gift-giving, it’s easy to get lost in the flowers, jewelry, gift cards, or trinkets that may be loved for a while then eventually forgotten. But a personalised poem? That’s a gift that lasts a lifetime. Custom poetry gifts don’t just celebrate the moment – they capture the moment. They are word
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Poetry that heals: How personalised poems help capture life’s moments
We all go through ups and downs. We have joyful hellos, bittersweet goodbyes, and all the happiness (and mess) in between. But when words fail us as we try to express these moments, that’s where poetry steps in. A personalised poem can capture emotions in ways that ordinary language can’t. Whether it’s a memorial poem
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How to commission a bespoke poem: What to expect and how it works
A bespoke poem is more than just words, it’s a personal work of art written just for you. Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, honouring a loved one, or surprising someone with a heartfelt gift, commissioning a custom poem can capture your emotions in ways that might just surprise you. If you’ve never hired a poet
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“Help me oust my CEO”: 8 things people have paid me to write poems about
Answers to the question “what would you like your poem to be about?” never fail to surprise me. They are a delicious gateway into the never ending buffet of human brains. I’ve been asked to write about all sorts for people over the years. Here are just 8 examples proving that poetry can be about
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