Poem Renovation

Poem Renovation Arts-based word challenge that sparks creativity, connection and self expression. Try it online or order our 3D-printed word block sets.

Artist's Statement:

As a kid, I played Scrabble alone, took the wooden-tile words created during each game and wove them into a story. I’ve never lost that early fascination with wordplay. As a teen, I began arranging words into poetry and later became a journalist. Not long ago, I printed one of my vintage self-portrait poems onto magnetic paper, disassembled it word by word, stuck the words on

the fridge and rearranged them. I was astounded to see how many of the same old words could be used in new ways to pinpoint my present reality. That exercise was so interesting and gratifying, I knew I had to find a way to share the concept. This website is one facet of my effort to do so. Here, you’ll reposition others’ words to discover new meanings. I hope it inspires you and that you’ll return daily for a new challenge!

~Kelly de la Rocha

Special thanks to:

Site designer Emily Houlihan, who, with great patience, creativity and ingenuity, transformed this dream into reality. Co-poem-renovator, co-dreamer and sister, Becky Burre, who contributed immensely to the creative vision. Graphic designer Jane Burre, who created our amazing logo. Artist Emily de la Rocha, who hand-painted the color swatch in our logo. Graphic designer Jenn Ozgur, who curated the site’s stunning color palette.

05/29/2026

Just create

Meet two-year-old Pablo - poemRENOVATION’s youngest user (so far)! He used the word blocks to make some pretty cool stru...
05/28/2026

Meet two-year-old Pablo - poemRENOVATION’s youngest user (so far)! He used the word blocks to make some pretty cool structures. Yay, Pablo! No rules, just create!!

You are a poet.
05/21/2026

You are a poet.

Packing up a fun batch of word block sets to mail to a respite program in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and anticipating all the j...
05/11/2026

Packing up a fun batch of word block sets to mail to a respite program in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and anticipating all the joy they will bring!

05/11/2026
05/07/2026

At poemRENOVATION, using words in unexpected ways is our thing. And here we go again!
Introducing poemRENOVATION word block earrings: wearable little declarations for anyone who likes to mix things up. We’ve got two sets, inspired by the words in our tagline:
“no” + “rules” and “just” + “create”
Each mismatched pair is inspired by our signature word blocks and is 3D-printed right here in Connecticut. Lightweight, ice blue, boldly nerdy, and ready to attend your next poetry reading, coffee shop brainstorm, art class, bookstore wander, or 2 a.m. creative spiral.
Every pair is just $15, shipped to you free, because creative rebellion should be affordable.
Hit “shop” on the toolbar at poemrenovation.com or visit the link in our Instagram bio and get yourself some wordy little earrings that go with absolutely any outfit. They’re also a perfect gift for the creative in your life who already has too many empty journals or art supplies.
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05/07/2026

Sign up for a free poemRENOVATION account to get access to our new “Play With a Friend” feature. It’s fun!

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Farmington, CT
06032, 06085

Website

https://linktr.ee/poemrenovation

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