There’s something magical about finding a handwritten poem in your mailbox—especially when it’s from someone across the world. Each envelope carries not just words, but intention, emotion, and connection. Whether you read it over breakfast or keep it for a rainy afternoon, these poems offer a pause from digital noise and a return to something deeply human.
PoemAir bridges distances through creativity. By exchanging handwritten verses, you join a movement that values authenticity, cultural exchange, and emotional connection. Every poem is a chance to share your voice—and to hear someone else’s, no matter where they are in the world.
What is PoemAir?
PoemAir is a global community where members send and receive handwritten poems by post. It’s a poetic way to connect with others across borders.
How does it work?
You request to send a poem, receive a random recipient address and poem ID, mail your handwritten poem, and eventually receive a poem from another member.
Do I need to write original poems?
Not necessarily. You can handwrite a favorite poem from any author, as long as you clearly credit it. The focus is on personal expression and care.
Can I choose who to send my poem to?
No. To maintain the magic and spontaneity, recipients are assigned at random within our trusted member base.
Is there a cost to join?
Basic membership is free. If you want to receive curated poems regularly, you can subscribe to one of our AeroPlanes.
What happens if my poem gets lost in the mail?
We know mail can be unpredictable. That’s why we track submissions through IDs. If something goes missing, we’ll help resolve it through our support desk.
Can I participate from any country?
No, unfortunately, not all postal services are equally reliable. To minimize the risk of loss or long delays, only residents of countries whose postal services score 5 or higher on the Postal Development Index (PDI), compiled annually by the UPU, are eligible to participate. These countries are:
Australia, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United States of America, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China (People’s Rep.), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Moldova, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Greece, Malta, Mauritius, Macedonia North Macedonia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Mexico, Montenegro, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan, and also the dependent jurisdictions of said countries: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Saint Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands, Gibraltar, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, French Polynesia, Guam, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Islands, Tokelau, Wallis and Futuna, Cook Islands, Niue, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Northern Mariana Islands, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Hong Kong, Macau, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Aland Islands, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin (F), Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Aruba, Curaçao, Saint Martin (PB), Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and the non-UPU member countries Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Vatican City, San Marino, and Taiwan.
If you’re from another country or territory and are interested in participating, please send us a message to helpdesk@poemair.com and we’ll try to find a solution.
I have a question/need help
Have you received a poem and don’t know who it’s from? Have you sent a poem that never arrived? Have you been waiting for one for a while? Have you received an inappropriate text? Contact us at our helpdesk@poemair.com.
Whether you’re curious about how PoemAir works, need help with your poem, or just want to say hello — we’re here for you.