Sing to Strangers

Paint n' Pen submission

Inspired by Street Art, Poetry, For Adult Readers, Suitable for Young Adult Readers
Dyslexia Font
Meché Phillips

Mar 03   ●  1 min read   ●  Paint n' Pen Submission

Inspiration: Artwork by Cracked Ink


 

Silver fences keep me from
the touch of tourists.

I am kissed by cameras,
spoken around, as though
I have not learned words.

Perpetually suspended,
sunburned paint
washed by rain.

I sing to strangers
with my eyes closed,
but am not heard.

The Commuting Book Paint n’ Pen Creative Writing Programme is a collaboration between Christchurch City LibrariesThe School For Young WritersWatch This SpaceEvans Taylor Digital and supported by Christchurch City Council’s Enliven Places Projects Fund and Publica