New York: Washington Square Park
Inspiration: It should've come as no surprise that in a city such as mine, a city where one can buy anything on the streets, one can also buy rhyme, meter and beat.
That for just a few dollars one can hire another to pen the words one wishes to say . . . except that he'll do it (one hopes) in a poetic kinda way.
It should've come as no surprise that within a few minutes flat, and I really do mean at the drop of a hat, rhymes rolled off his mind and beats slipped through his hands. Words crystallized into a poem just like that.
Hmm. Maybe I should set up my own poetry booth.
Umm. No.
Did you get one from him? Will be interesting to see the results of his trade :)
Posted by: Nicholas Leong | July 28, 2010 at 12:40 AM
Nick: No I didn't buy a poem from him . . . As you can see, I can write my own:-) LOL
Posted by: The Photodiarist | July 28, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Thank you for your lovely comment- it made my day! You can now follow me on Blog Lovin'!
Your photographs are lovely too :)
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Posted by: Peta | July 28, 2010 at 01:00 AM
Excellent post! Love your rhyme, and the photos are great. À perfect example of making use of your talents, funny that there are people who would buy poetry.
Posted by: Biana | July 28, 2010 at 01:09 AM
this makes me want to move to NY.
Posted by: audrey | July 28, 2010 at 01:32 AM
Hey! Your photos are incredibly good! I did just stumble over your blog and was fascinated! The B&W quality is superb too! A treat! Oh and as for the poetry-while-you-wait! ... How amazing! Don't think we have such creative guys over here in Switzerland....
Posted by: Heidi | July 28, 2010 at 03:30 AM
Interesting post.
I love 3rd photo. It's beautiful.
I feel that he is reading a love letter.
(But he has money....:))
Posted by: Lady M | July 28, 2010 at 05:21 AM
The poetry might not be in words but it is in your pictures.
As always, incredible.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | July 28, 2010 at 05:47 AM
lovely blog
Posted by: lagirafeverte | July 28, 2010 at 10:29 AM
This is one of the craziest and most beautiful ideas I ever heard about. (And he does it with style, with an old typewriter!) I just love it. And it's probably a really good exercise for him as a poet and artist. Fantastic. The moment I saw those pictures and read what your wrote I wanted to go over to him and buy some poetry. He probably makes the day of many people.
Such as your pictures and blog make the day for us. *Happy sigh* Thank you for sharing your pictures and inspiration. Can't say it often enough. Love your blog and pictures!
Posted by: San | July 28, 2010 at 01:28 PM
@San: Awww. Thanks so much! You've made my day.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | July 28, 2010 at 01:38 PM
Virginia is suffering from a terrible fever right now (as are many states), & after looking at that photo of a poetry salesman (wearing spectacles, of course!), I can honestly face this day without fear of being baked into a gingerbread cookie. I am an artist myself, & I often stay up late working, so my days do not begin until noon arrives with a bagged lunch. Thank you for the jumpstart! By the way, have you considered moonlighting (as if I know what you do during daylight hours) as a portrait photographer? Not studio work, mind. I am talking portraits in & around the city. Something tells me you would do well--you see people. And now to end the longest comment ever written on a blog. Take care.
Posted by: Bianca | July 28, 2010 at 02:20 PM
Seriously, this is the best idea ever! I say if you have an idea, do it! Obviously he did and look what your posting about ;-)
xo
Posted by: Jen | July 28, 2010 at 10:25 PM
You know, Jen, Poetry salespeople are fairly common in New York. It is a great idea, though. If you have a talent, why not capitalize on it!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | July 28, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Poetry while one waits in the land of the plenty. A brilliant idea if one is talented.
So much better than sitting at home on sofa awaiting bebefits. I admire this fellow's motivation. So beautifully captured, too!
Have a happy Thrusday photographing;-)
Posted by: Englishvers | July 29, 2010 at 05:06 AM
The last photo is brilliant!
Lots of love,
Fashion Abuse
Posted by: Fashion Abuse | July 29, 2010 at 05:11 AM
This is the second blog I've seen the same poet on...how wonderful that he is getting so much love :)
Posted by: Joyti | July 29, 2010 at 05:14 AM
Should be in all queues! I also feel that he is reading a love letter.
Posted by: Eltiofanegas | July 29, 2010 at 05:25 AM
Ah wow.. this reminds me of what happens in the film Before Sunrise, have you seen it? Sweet.
Posted by: Laura | July 29, 2010 at 08:46 AM
great!
Posted by: em! | July 29, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Hace poemas instantaneos? claro! como lo que seria en teatro "improvisacion"...
Posted by: martita | July 30, 2010 at 02:52 AM
Have you watched Before Sunrise? Few euros for a poem in Paris. this is something special, I think. I like the young boy in the 3rd.
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Posted by: Spela | August 2, 2010 at 08:10 AM
why can't this be in my city? seriously, how amazing is that? I wouldn't really care that much whether the poetry was good or bad, just the idea itself is so cute. awww I want to run into a guy like this here...
Posted by: Eveline | August 7, 2010 at 02:58 PM
washington square park noted... when i'm there this fall i must go.
Posted by: marni | August 10, 2010 at 02:04 PM