highly original poetry you can commission

A poetic portrait. That reflects the spirit of who you are, or of someone or something you cherish. Celebrates and resonates with inspiration, and affirmation. Around a birthday or anniversary, life event, an award, notable occasion ~ or some other dimension of personal or professional significance.

A piece composed with deep-seeing, sensing and expressing. By me. A multiversed poet, Poetorialist, illuminator. Poet Laureate of The Truce Foundation. Guide of The Poetisphere, an oasis for seekers of greater aliveness and possibility. And composer and voice of the Substack series, The Daily Spark.

Individuals of all kinds, across the world, across the decades, have received these one-of-a-kind honorings. They’ve also marked special events, from the International Olympic Games to The America’s Cup; from couples at their anniversaries and voyagers adventuring, to those with careers just beginning or ending. And as a tribute for loved ones who’ve left the world.

Now I’m opening this opportunity out, by word-of-mouth, to individuals in other circles.

You can commission one for yourself, or give a gift to someone else…maybe to a treasured partner, parent or child, graduate or grandparent, sibling, colleague or dear friend.

It begins with a 1-hour (ideally live-by-video) call, for me to pose questions, witness you, and glean into your essence. Or the essence of the receiver or occasion. And from there into a finished poem, both written and voiced, sent by email. Also a hand-signed copy sent by regular mail. To savor and freely share. 

I place it in your hands within two to three working weeks, allowing for the right musing and crafting time.

A beautiful, artful, indelible poem. A touchstone. A living heirloom.

The investment is a call, a close-in conversation(s) and open sharing with me. And a donation to be decided, and quoted, based on the scope of creating, story material-gathering et al. And the scale of the private or public presenting. Beginning at $500, and upward. All made at the start of our engagement. That goes to the full-immersion poem-crafting, and also helps support my larger poetic work in the world serving the well-being of our Earth and humanity.

Here are examples of pieces I’ve created. Also expressions of praise and thanks I’ve received.

I’d be glad to explore creating and infusing something meaningful for you, or through you. Or for an organization you represent, to pair with an award or other honoring event. Reach out to me here with any questions, or to begin a one-of-a-kind experience, exchange…and alchemy.

your poet & illuminator,