Sing to Strangers
Paint n' Pen submission
Inspired by Street Art, Poetry, For Adult Readers, Suitable for Young Adult Readers
Dyslexia Font
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 Libraries, The School For Young Writers, Watch This Space, Evans Taylor Digital and supported by Christchurch City Council’s Enliven Places Projects Fund and Publica