Bespoke Poems

Olivia writes bespoke poems for individuals (weddings, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries, new baby etc.) She also writes bespoke poems for companies and art projects. Alongside writing her own poems and teaching poetry workshops, in the last 2 years she has written 26 bespoke poems.

If you would like a unique poem written by Olivia, please get in touch to discuss your ideas and find out more about availability and prices. Email poet@oliviamulligan.com

“When we came to Liv with a request of a bespoke poem, I thought we were coming to her with an impossible task! We were looking for something to commemorate a programme which had been running for 7 years, had many facets, and so many different emotions, places and people to capture. Liv took the time to chat through what we were looking for, asked questions and enthusiastically searched through materials we sent to her to try give an idea of what we did, and we couldn’t have ever imagined what she’d come back with.

“Liv truly wrote the most perfect poem – several of my team cried as they read it, as this beautiful poem captured the complex emotions of our programme. We could all pick a different moment that touched us, her words so carefully constructed. She’d really listened and heard what we had wanted to capture, and had created something that got right to the soul of what we did. Liv was open to changes, and additions, but these weren’t needed. She was such a joy to work with, and the response to this poem when we read it out at our final event was breath-taking silence. Myself and my team cannot thank you enough Liv!”
Frankie Mapes, Deputy Project Manager – The Drive Project

“Liv worked with my personalised brief with so much detail and really captured the spirit, energy and theme for my parents’ anniversary poem gift. Liv is a creative genius! Her writing is hilarious.”

Lucy Williams

“I contacted Olivia and asked her to write a poem after my Uncle’s sudden and unexpected passing. I wanted to give my family something special and unique that would contain special and happy memories. I gave Liv some details to work with and what she created was nothing short of incredible, she had my whole family crying and laughing all in one, and it made them smile during one of the hardest times of their lives. I could never have imagined it would be so perfect, accurate and beautiful.”
Cat Morley