Christening poem calligraphy gift with botanical illustration

The loveliest, personalised Christening or new baby gift: a beautifully worded poem with references to nature and the natural world, handwritten in calligraphy and illustrated entirely by hand.

Welcome to this precious world
A planet full of hope,
Of life and trees, of skies and seas
To discover as you grow.

Adore this planet, little one,
Care and show it love,
As we will guide your heart and soul
To nurture, heal and give.

Find peace wherever nature wins,
And calm in living earth.
Take strength from birds and waves and light
Dream big, be brave, and learn.

Know you’re loved for ever more
Our hearts full and content
To see your joy in natural things
And call this land your home.

©By Moon & Tide

This isn't a print: it's a calligraphy artwork written to order so you can give the really thoughtful gift of a handwritten poem.

The design features modern calligraphy with swirly flourishes, and a decorative border with painted leaves and 23 carat gold leaf detail (optional). The illustration can be adapted to include flowers (e.g. birth flowers), birds, bees, dragonflies or butterflies.

Add personalisation at no extra cost: I will write this in calligraphy at the end of the poem. (Simply message me after you place your order. Tap the contact link at the bottom of your screen, or email calligrapherclaire [!at] gmail.com)

Choose framing, and I'll frame your gift in a natural, bare oak frame with acrylic glazing.