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POETRY-WRITING SERVICES

The Muse is a commissioned poetry writing service.

Poetry

Frames for poems 32 lines or less in English and Japanese will be up to 336 square inches; special orders for larger frames or for longer poems may be negotiated.

Forms include, but are not limited to:

  • Sonnets
  • Odes
  • Epithalamions (nuptial poem in honor of the bride and bridesgroom in the style of the ancient Greeks)
  • Limericks
  • Villanelles
  • Blank verse
  • Free verse
  • Haiku
  • ...or as specified.

For occasions such as:

  • Weddings
  • Memorial services
  • Births
  • Betrothals
  • Proposals
  • Wedding Vows
  • Celebrations
  • Milestones
  • Romantic or other significant moments
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries
Customer Info Needed

When reaching The Muse to express interest in her poetry-writing services, the following information will be required:

  • Number to be reached for consultation or questions
  • Length of poem
  • Form of poem (you may leave this up to The Muse, if you so desire)
  • Whether or not you want the poem framed
  • Whether or not you want it in English and Japanese calligraphy
  • Date needed by, if there is a deadline

There is a form you can fill out with all the necessary information, on the contact page.

Mary's Standard Fees

Standard fees are as follows:

  • Poems 32 lines or less, in English only, sent by e-mail or posted, no frame:  $100
  • Poems 32 lines or less, in English only, computer printed, framed and posted worldwide:  $200
  • Poems 32 lines or less, in English and Japanese calligraphy, framed, and posted worldwide:  $300.
Payment, Guarantee, and Framing Policy

Payment is expected in advance; checks should be made out to Mary Freeman, The Muse.  We guarantee:  you will be refunded in full if your poem does not satisfy you.  Your poem will be composed for you and not be used for another customer.  Poems are framed (if frame is desired) in solid wood stock and printed on high quality, low acid paper suitable for long term preservation.

"...allow me to compose the words YOU wish to whisper in her ear...get it??  I compose them and you do the whispering -- memorize first, yes I would, before you attempted delivery, yes -- or you could send them over with a flower... -- or you could hand it to her and then kiss her while she's reading it which would force her to read it again through the tears (you hope) afterward.  Or you could just mail it.  But let me know just what the situation is, whatever you want it to be, because I can make it fit the occasion...or you could do something very general."

-- The Muse in "Conversations at Customs" in "Extreme Propositions" (Parsonsfield Press, 2009 AD, Archives)


 

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You may have your poem sent to Japan, translated into hand brushed or penned (not printed) Japanese calligraphy by Michiko Furuta, artist and calligraphy teacher.

Translated poems appear in single frames or in diptychs (double frames),as desired, in both English and Japanese.  Please allow at least ten weeks notice in advance of date needed.  All works are signed by both poet and artist.

Other samples on the multimedia page.



Featured:  Eric Gobin

Eric Gobin is a machinist by trade, but has a local reputation in Monroe, Maine as a most excellent wood carver, especially as a designer and carver ( Eric showing one of his canes ) of canes. 

His canes take him two to three weeks to produce, start to finish.  He takes care in choosing just the right wood and works hard to incorporate his customer's specifications for each order.  Finished products receive a finish that protects and preserves the fine detail he is capable of creating.

Eric asks a minimum of $400 a cane, and may be contacted by e-mailing him care of Mary Freeman at mimi.freeman@gmail.com, phoning 207-525-4495, or writing to:

Eric Gobin
11 Ataraxian Access
Monroe, Maine 04951.

He also makes chess sets to order, but requires six months to complete them -- cost is $600.

Interested?  Fill out this form and submit it, and Eric will contact you regarding the matter.  Remember, the form below only expresses interest -- it is by no means a commitment.

Full Name:


Phone Number:


E-Mail:


Product Interested In:


Other Comments:

Ordering Directions

Describe exactly what you want composed, by e-mail:

mimi.freeman@gmail.com


or letter:

The Muse
11 Ataraxian Access
Monroe, Maine 04951


as completely as you can, or call in your request if you prefer:

phone:  207-525-4495


so that your poem will be truly custom adapted to the occasion for which it is intended.  Calls will be returned as time allows.

Please send or call in orders with at least eight weeks advance notice if a deadline is involved.  We try to fill all orders in a timely manner, but occasionally customers may be wait-listed; the customer will be notified if this is the case.

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