utano
Your life, in poetry.
Turn your journal into poems shaped by your words. Reflect, explore, and see your writing in a new way.
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From journal to verse
Revisit your writing through the lens of poetry.
Just started this journal, not sure what I’ll write yet, but kind of excited to see where it goes.
first page unfolds slow—
quiet breath beneath the tree
waiting for the wind
How it works
Poetry that follows your daily rhythm.
Journal freely
A sentence or a page—whatever's on your mind.
Words take shape
A poet of your choosing shapes your words into verse.
Poems arrive
A poem arrives each morning, shaped by your words.
Choose your poet
Four legendary masters, each with a distinct voice.
Bashō
The Zen Master
Spare, contemplative poems drawn from nature and quiet moments, where meaning is implied rather than stated.
Buson
The Painter-Poet
Visually vivid poems that feel like painted scenes, rich in atmosphere and careful composition.
Issa
The Compassionate
Personal, tender poems about everyday life, marked by warmth, humor, and human feeling.
Shiki
The Modernist
Direct, realistic poems that capture life plainly, without symbolism or embellishment.
Your words stay yours
A journal is personal. utano keeps it that way.
Encrypted and private
Your entries are encrypted and never read.
You decide what remains
Delete your data anytime. Once it's gone, it's gone.
Everything included
One plan for every poem. Cancel anytime.
$2.99/mo
30-day free trial included
- Unlimited entries
- Daily poems
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