★★★★★
“Extremely easy to work, super professional and our guests absolutely loved his work. What a talent he is.”
Lev Ekster
Google review · excerpt
Chris the Poet is a Miami native, deeply inspired by his city and its people. A student of poetry in all its forms, he believes in its unique power to reveal beauty, stir passion, and help us see one another more clearly—as human beings. To Chris, poetry is more than art; it’s a means of connection, exploration, and redemption. Every interaction at his poetry table, where he crafts personalized typewriter poems, is an experience he treasures. Through genuine moments shared and stories told, Chris continues his journey, hoping to create more lasting connections, one poem at a time.
17 five-star Google reviews · Updated October 11, 2026
“Extremely easy to work, super professional and our guests absolutely loved his work. What a talent he is.”
“His poetry is excellent and his live typewriter poetry will leave you with a lasting memory and artifact of your special event.”
“I highly recommend Chris the Poet for any and all writing commissions or events.”
“His teaching abilities show through in every interaction I've ever had with him.”
“He offered to write a poem for me, and to my surprise it was very fitting.”
“Chris champions finger-licking, heart-sticking, soul-spinning, political-digging, shirt-ripping, ra-ra spitting words chained to make a beautiful, living thing out of mere thoughts and ideas.”
“I hired Chris for my grandson's event and loved his professionalism, his work, and his attitude. Continue the creative craft!”
“10/10 would recommend booking him!”
“The best poems I ever read!”
“Truly the most unique experience! Chris is very talented and makes writing look so easy.”
“Chris is natural, Incisive, gripping, gutsy, & articulate.”
“And I've read some of his other stuff and it's even better sometimes. He's an amazing poet”
“Chris stands alone for his creativity and ability to translate the subject matter into words that paint incredible imagery.”
“He knows how to weave a story or grab your attention without wasting words.”
“Authentic & raw poetry. Chris did an amazing job on my poem. My lady loved the piece!”
“Chris's poems speak to me and capture the current political climate as well as the soul of Miami.”
“I took home a lovely, beautiful poem that served as a reminder of that special event.”
Chris the Poet
Virgin Voyages
At Regatta GroveWarner Music Latina
At Four SeasonsDominican Republic Tourism
Barnes & Noble
The HartfordAt Loews Coral Gables Hotel
At Zuma MiamiPrado Jewels
At the Skylawn · InterContinental MiamiMiami-Dade Beacon Council
Miami Book Fair
Miami Poetry Club
Dale ZineEvents, organizations & workshops
BOMA Miami-Dade
At Miami Beach Convention CenterKimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Events at Joia Beach & The MooreAURA Entertainment
Alchemy Miami
Miami-Dade Central LibraryMiami-Dade Public Library System
Poetry workshop · VA HospitalU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Miami BeachAtma BeautyReadings & cultural events
FIU LibrariesRead a poem · Glenn Hubert Library
North Miami Public LibraryRead a poemNorth Miami Through the Century: Arts, Culture & Placemaking · October 8, 2026
Community & beginnings
Friends who helped me get startedNo Signal Coffee
Legion Park Farmers MarketUrban Oasis Project
White Rose CoffeeLive typewriter poetryLocations
With AURA EntertainmentJoia Beach
With AURA EntertainmentThe Moore Miami
Dominican Republic Tourism eventFour Seasons