Custom Poems
J. Raymond · Custom Poems
One poem. One person.
A gift they’ll remember forever.
Two ways to commission a poem from your story. Each one is written for a single person, by hand and by me, and each one is made to be kept.
Choose how your poem is made.
One arrives as a wearable keepsake, a poem and a gemstone in a box made to be kept. The other is a full commission, built with you in conversation and published in a book.
Option one · The gift
The Ode & Stone Custom Poem Giftset
Their story, written as a poem. Worn as a stone.
A collaboration between J. Raymond and Ode & Stone. You tell me about the person, and I write one poem for them alone. It arrives with a necklace and gemstone you chose, in a box that outlasts the wrapping.
- ◆A one-of-a-kind poem, written about your person
- ◆Your choice of three stone designs, in silver or gold
- ◆Poem printed and signed, set beside the necklace
- ◆A card in the box explaining what their stone stands for
- ◆The Ode & Stone box, designed to be repurposed
Option two · The commission
The Kindred Project, Vol. IV: Your Story as a Poem
Written with you. Published in a book.
We begin with a one-on-one conversation, by Zoom or phone, where you tell me the story and the details that matter most. I write a first draft, then we revise together with no limit on edits. I write until it’s right.
- ◆A private one-on-one session to gather your story
- ◆Your poem, typed, signed and framed
- ◆An audio recording of me reading your poem aloud
- ◆A personal video message from me
- ◆A bonus poem and a handwritten letter
- ◆Publication in The Kindred Project: Vol. IV, slated for 2027
Which one is right for you?
Both are written personally. The difference is how deep we go together, and what you hold at the end.
| Ode & Stone Giftset | Kindred Project, Vol. IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A gift that can be worn and kept close | A story worth telling in full, for you or someone you love |
| How I learn the story | From the notes you email me | In a private one-on-one session, then revised together |
| What you receive | Poem, necklace, gemstone and keepsake box | Framed poem, audio reading, video message, bonus poem and handwritten letter |
| In a published book | No | Yes, The Kindred Project: Vol. IV (2027) |
| Price | $199 silver · $219 gold | $269 |
| Order by (for Christmas) | Dec 12 | Dec 12 |
Why a poem like this is rare.
Written for one
Every poem starts with a conversation, never a form letter. It is written about one person and not reused.
Made by hand and by me
I write each one myself, from what you tell me. The more specific the story, the more it sounds like them.
Made to be kept
A signed poem, a stone, a framed page, a book. Things people hold onto, not things they open and forget.
Written by
J. Raymond
I’m a poet, author and writing coach. For years I’ve written about the people and moments that shape us, and I turn what you tell me into a poem for one person.
Questions
What do I send you?
A few notes about the person: your name and theirs, how you know each other, a memory or two, things they say, what you want them to feel. A paragraph is enough. A page is better. For Vol. IV we cover this together in your private session.
Can the poem be for someone other than a partner?
Yes. Mothers, daughters, friends, a sister, someone you’ve lost touch with, or yourself. If there’s a story, there’s a poem.
Will my poem really appear in a book?
Every Vol. IV poem is published in The Kindred Project: Vol. IV, slated for 2027.
How do I choose a stone for the giftset?
Each stone has its own meaning. Rose quartz is the stone of unconditional love, amethyst is calming and tied to friendship, and rhodonite stands for healing and resilience.
Is there a deadline for Christmas?
Order either one by Dec 12 and it is guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.
Spots are limited
Give them the poem that sounds like them.
The Ode & Stone giftset · from $199 Vol. IV commission · $269Ode & Stone · a J. Raymond Writing collaboration