a poem a month for a year | Project Poetica

Get hand-written poetry in the mail every month for a year and only pay for shipping.

"I have never checked the mail box so often in my life." - Jacquelin

"That was probably the first poem I've read in 20 years, and I feel like I finally understand poetry now. The last line gave me chills. " - Jeffery

Project Poetica is an art project meant to help us reconnect. This is not a product or a subscription. Each address that joins only pays one time for 12 months of poetry. To learn more about the project, read the summary at the very bottom of the page.

- MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL -

Consider gifting a year of poetry to your mom to let her know you're thinking of her each month. Simply put her name and address for the delivery section at checkout and she'll receive a special addition in her first month of poetry. Offer ends at the end of May.

- THE POETRY PROCESS -

After joining, your year of poetry will begin at the start of the next month and include a special essay titled How to Enjoy Poetry.

Please make sure that you include an accurate address when you check out!

Each month's envelope will contain a unique print of a handwritten poem (see images for an example), plus any other supplemental work I feel fit for that particular month (i.e - essays, poem analysis, footnotes, etc.) These will only be sent one time.

It's heavily encouraged to share your envelopes with others!

If your year ends and you'd like to continue getting poetry, simply sign up again.

- ORIGINALS -

Originals of each poem will be offered at the end of each calendar year. If you would like an early opportunity to purchase one, please contact me personally for a quote.

- WHAT KIND OF POETRY IS THIS? -

My poetry offers something for everyone. Those with little to no experience with poetry will find it accessible and familiar, as the poems usually cover topics of regular life (sending emails, eating cereal, paying bills) and rarely take themselves too seriously. However, they will not patronize you, either, and experienced readers will still catch exciting uses of contemporary poetic styles and devices. 

- PRICING -

The price simply covers the cost of a year's worth of stamps, basic materials, and a fractional portion of the other fees involved with running this. This is not a subscription and you only need to pay once a year.

If for any reason I decide to cancel the project in the middle of your paid-for year, I ask that you accept the risk that I won't be able to offer a refund. As of now, this is highly unlikely and any cancellation will come with sufficient notice.

- SHIPPING -

Listen, things happen. Addresses get mixed up. USPS forgets about us. Hearts get broken. I hope you won't take any of it personally. What I can do is offer the following information:

• All shipping processing (printing, labeling, enveloping, delivering, etc.) begins at the first of the month to account for all the new people who may have joined at the very end of the previous month. Because of this, expect to receive your envelope at any point within the new month. 
• Some updates on shipping will be given on my Instagram, so follow for the most current information (https://www.instagram.com/robertwdawson/)

If you do not receive a poem at least 1 week into the following month: Contact me and I will re-send the poem for that month (with an updated address if needed).

Due to the nature of this project, any extra deliveries will come at my own cost and thus I'm only capable of one re-send a month per person.

- CONTACT ME -

Got any questions about shipping, pricing, poetry, etc? Want to chat about something interesting to you?

Please feel free to reach out. If you already have my personal information, you are more than welcome to contact me in any way that is convenient for you. Otherwise, please Direct Message me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/robertwdawson/) or email me (email coming soon).