About this tool
Choose romantic, melancholy, passionate, nostalgic or tender, and receive a short three-stanza poem in free verse. Add a name for a personalised dedication. These are starting points for your own writing, and editing a line or two turns them into something that is yours.
Tips for getting the most from it
- Swap a generic line for a real image from your life.
- Read the poem aloud to hear where it feels false.
- Save the ones you like and combine lines from several.
Frequently asked questions
Are these poems original?
They are assembled from original lines written for this site, in a new order each time.
Can I share a poem I generate?
Yes. You may use it in cards, messages and posts.
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