Jackie Morris-Williams is an author, playwright, poet and lyricist from Savannah, Georgia. She writes the words people can't find on their own, for the weddings, birthdays and farewells that matter most.
One storyteller, four ways to reach you
Books about life, love and faith, written to be read slowly and returned to, beginning with Expressions of Life and Love.
See the bookCreator of Poejazztic™, which she defines as “expressed words flavored with instrumental jazz.”
Read the poetry journalStage plays written for churches, schools and community theatres, about people audiences recognise.
Bring a play to your stageWriter, co-producer and vocalist on two CDs, Expressions of Life and Love and Tired of Crying Over You.
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Expressions ofLife and Love
Poems on faith, family and the moments that shape a life, available as a book and a CD. Press play and the record keeps going while you look around.
Words written forone moment, andone person
Tell Jackie about the people involved and what you want them to feel. She'll write a piece that sounds like you on your best day, ready to read aloud, frame or print.
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Wedding vows & toasts
Personal vows, toasts and readings, written around your story and in your own voice.
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Birthday & anniversary tributes
Poems and greetings for the milestones a store-bought card can't cover.
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Celebrations of life
Gentle, dignified eulogies that honour a life and comfort the people left behind.
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Church & community pieces
Readings and poems for services, banquets, graduations and community events.
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Each piece is quoted individually after a short conversation. See every commission in detail
How a commission works
Tell your story
Share the occasion, the people and a few memories through the inquiry form.
Talk it through
Jackie follows up with questions, then confirms the quote and delivery date.
Review the draft
You read the first version and ask for any changes you'd like.
Receive your words
Your finished piece arrives ready to read aloud, print or frame.
Jackie helped us put into words exactly what we wanted to express to each other. She's the best!
I told Jackie some special things about my mom, and she wrote the most perfect birthday greeting. It actually brought her to tears.
A poem this month
The Spot On Which I Stand
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Something in your heartyou can't find thewords for?
Tell Jackie about the moment and the people in it. She reads every message herself and replies within two days.
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