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Phantom Poet's Lane: Poems For All Occasions
Would you like to give a personalized gift to the special person in your life?
Do you need help writing the perfect eulogy or vows?
Do you want to express how you're feeling, but just can't seem to put it down in words?
Take a turn down Phantom Poet's Lane and find a friendly wordsmith who is waiting to help.

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Journey to Wonderland
For Sophie on your 6th Birthday
By Jeremy Gernhaelder

When the stars fill the sky,
And it's time to say good night.
After mommy gives you a kiss,
And turns off the bedroom light,
You don't have to be afraid,
Just let your imagination take flight.

Think about your dream catcher,
And tightly shut your eyes,
Then whisper these words into the dark,
"Penelope it's time to rise!"
And if you believe in her with all of your heart,
Your unicorn will shed her disguise.

She will come to you with butterflies,
And flowers in her hair,
With wings that shimmer in purple and blue,
And soft pink skin so fare,
She will take you to a secret place,
A magical world she wants to share.

A place with clouds of purple and pink,
Touched by the tops giant trees.
With fields of wild flowers,
As far as the eye can see,
A place filled with every kind of animal,
All living happy and free.

Each night Penelope will bring you,
To your personal Wonderland,
Just imagine where you'd like to be,
And rub your unicorn with your hand,
Then you can climb the tallest mountains,
Or build castles in the sand.

The journey is yours to take together,
No matter where you choose to start,
She will guide you in your dreams,
Just remember to do your part,
Don't forget those special magic words,
And always keep Penelope in your heart.

For when your day feels long,
Or when it's full of gloom,
If you're feeling all alone,
Or just need to see the flowers bloom,
Remember that your unicorn, Penelope,
Is waiting for you in your room.

So just lie down in your bed,
And give in to sleep's embrace.
Then she will take you on a ride,
To your very special place,
Where you can party from dusk 'til dawn,
And restore your smile to your face. 
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For Thy Country
Written, with love, for Queen Elizabeth II
By Jeremy Gernhaelder

In your homeland they say,
"For God, For Queen, and For Country",
A heavy burden for any individual,
And one you were not destined to bear,
But you did so with a smile.

Born to privilege and to duty,
Part of a noble heritage,
One regarded with reverence and distain alike,
Yet I cannot help to wonder,
Is this what you really wanted?

I see photos of your youth,
Innocent pictures with your pets
Family stills of a different time,
A different life,
One not yet bound to the crown.

So easy it would be,
For many to scorn you,
To look upon your life with envious and bitter eyes,
But I wonder how many could have stepped into your shoes?
How many people could have shoulder such a heavy burden?

You alone had to strength and courage,
To wear the crown,
To honour your people,
To lead them through joy and strife,
And now you are gone.

Will the world ever know of your fortitude?
Will there ever be another to rule as you did?
To show compassion for the people,
To navigate them through the journey to this modern world and beyond it,
Will we ever know another Queen with the greatness of Elizabeth II?

In your homeland they said,
"For God, For Queen, and For Country",
You have served your people faithfully,
You have honoured your God,
And now it is time for you to rest and for your people to mourn.

May God bless and protect the Queen.
And may all hail Elizabeth II one final time,
For long has she reigned.
A burden she accepted with a smile,
For a country and a world that she loved. 

Service Description and Pricing
I am offering my services as a poet to help you create that perfect custom gift for your individual needs.
Simply choose the package the best fits your needs and fill in the contact form below.
I will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours after receiving your email.

         Standard Package
  • $40.00
  • Up to 500 words
  • Email contact throughout first writing
  • 7-10 days to complete first writing
  • 1 Re-write to suit your preferences
  • Final product finished within 2-3 days after Re-write is submitted
  • A file in Word and PDF formats for you to edit and print
        Rushed Package
  • $80.00
  • Up to 500 words
  • Email contact throughout first writing
  • 2-4 days to complete first writing
  • 1 Re-write to suit your preferences
  • Final product finished within 24 hours after Re-write is submitted
  • A file in Word and PDF formats for you to edit and print

           Joint Writing Package
  • $30.00/hour
  • No limits on Words or Re-writes
  • I will work with you online (via Chat in Messenger) to help YOU write YOUR own poem for that special person
  • I will offer suggestions and guidance in word choice, structure, and use of description, based on the content you provide
  • I stick with you on this for however many sessions it takes (1 hour at a time) for you to be satisfied with the final product
           Phantom Package
            *For those who wish to claim the poem I write as their own work*
  • $100.00
  • Up to 500 words
  • Email Contact throughout the first writing
  • Unlimited Re-writes to meet your preferences
  • 1 hour of 1-1 contact to develop phrasing that matches your own
  • 7-14 days to complete, depending on frequency of contact from you
  • A Letter of Creative Ownership signifying that I give you the right to claim my work as your own

Extra words=$5/25 additional words                  Extra Re-writes to adjust to your preference=$10/re-write              Letter of Creative Ownership=$30.00
*Artwork may be included at additional costs made by my partner, who created the painting for this page*
**Unless the Joint or Phantom Package is chosen or a Letter of Creative Ownership is added on,
I retain a copy of every poem for the purposes of advertising and/or reproduction into future anthologies of my work**

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