April is national poetry month (created by Christine Heaton, HBHS Library)
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Poetry can be found all over the world in public spaces. Some examples mentioned include poetry plaques on walls in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, verses etched into concrete slabs in Wellington, New Zealand, and a mobile poetry van that drives around Santa Fe, New Mexico offering people a chance to write poetry. Poetry stands and decorations on buildings featuring local poets' works can also be found in many communities.
April is national poetry month (created by Christine Heaton, HBHS Library)
- 2. Some coal holes in London are so nicely designed with art and poetry that there is a Coal Hole Walk for tourists!
- 3. Poetry Plaques are all over the walls of Trois Rivieres, Quebec.
- 4. Dotted round the Wellington, New Zealand waterfront are various verses of writing/poetry etched into large concrete slabs.
- 5. Poetry as Street Art All Over the World!
- 6. Poetry Van of Santa Fe NM This mobile venue for poetry drives around the city offering everyone a chance to create.
- 7. Poetry & art decorate buildings all over the world.
- 8. In many communities, Poetry Stands are becoming common, offering the passer-by a short verse by a local poet.
- 9. Poems can even be found in some of Holland¡¯s ponds.
- 10. ¡°Poem Stores¡± at fairs & community events People name their subject and price, a local poet goes to work.
- 11. Poetry as a gift to honor others: The Emperor KangXi wrote this poem for a Mayor who retired to Chongking, China.
- 12. Poetic Licenses Available at Circulation Front Back Yes, this is a joke. But Heaton will make you one if you want.