Personalized Poems: A Poem For A Tech Sustainability Expert
Today’s feature is a Custom Typewriter Poem called “Irrigation,” written as a gift for Mimi–a tech sustainability expert.
canoga park art walk
Poem: “Orange Is My Favorite Color”
Sahar sent me this picture of the poem I typed for her at the Canoga Park Art Walk. We talked about the color orange and carrots and art 🙂
TONIGHT: Come to the Canoga Park LGBTQ Artwalk (6PM)
Here is where I am calling out all abled allies of Los Angeles: this is your chance. Your chance to put your body where your mouth (er, status update) is. To move away from the computer, away from the phone, away from your wonderfully crafted Facebook posts which condemn gun laws, homophobia, and Islamophobia, and participate in a public demonstration in support of the LGBTQ community.
Typewriter Poem: “With Ink”
Found out my friend Ryan passed away last year. We met at the Canoga Park Art Walk a few years back…I typed him a poem, he showed me his drawings. Young guy. Potential. We stayed in touch, hanging out and talking, reflecting. The last time we talked, he told me he was focusing on recovery.
A Poem for Ophelia
Ophelia–also known as “Killer Rabbit”–is the one in the blue #15 helmet. That evening, she moved in a way that reminded me of my younger self. An untouched sure-footedness which, I think now, stems from being oblivious of your own confidence. It’s something tough. Lasting. The aura before you discover what awkwardness really means.
A Poem For Tiffany the Photographer at the Canoga Park Art Walk
Tiffany was waiting patiently in the line that formed sometime before the sun went down. Her thick long hair and striking facial features stood out in my mind as I typed poems for others. When it was her turn, we smiled and immediately let down our guard.
“Octo”
The night before the event, a few of us took to the sidewalks and chalked. I drew a rather large octopus queen with a royal crown and third jeweled eye. Last night during the art walk, I had some time to write about her:
July 2012 Canoga Park Art Walk
Originally Posted: July 20th, 2012Updated: January 4th, 2020 The theme for last night’s art walk was 80’s toys. Delsy was kind enough to take a picture with me, her poem, and the shiniest piece of clothing I own 🙂
The Happy Poem
Last week at the Canoga Park Art Walk, I had the pleasure of meeting Julie. She’s the type of person who puts out an energetic vibe, and so I was very happy to write a poem for her based on the prompt “happiness.”
Canoga Park Art Walk 2012
Originally Posted: May 17th, 2012Updated: January 3rd, 2015 Quick thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello tonight! It’s always awesome making new friends and seeing old ones 🙂 And thanks as usual to the 11:11 art collective for throwing this all together. See you at the next art walk on June 21st!
the last Canoga Park Art Walk
Originally Posted: September 11th, 2011Updated: January 25th, 2020This will be the last Art Walk in Canoga Park for the year. Be sure to stop by and find me & my typewriter. I’ll have a special surprise for anyone kind enough to donate! This Thursday ~ September 15th ~ 6pm ~ Sherman Way & Owensmouth
“WINTER KISSES”
Originally Posted: August 23rd, 2011Updated: January 25th, 2020Cindy emailed me the poem I typed this for her at the Canoga Park Art Walk this past week. I think it is amazing how the photograph mirrors the actual poem. Below, you can find the text version of the poem, if you can’t read the picture. Part …
poems for a poet #2
Charlene also wrote me a poem last night at the Canoga Park Art Walk. I almost cried.
poems for a poet #1
Originally Posted: August 19th, 2011Updated: January 25th, 2020At the Canoga Park Art Walk yesterday, Nevez wrote me a poem in exchange for his poem:
“FOR GYPSY”
Originally Posted: July 22nd, 2011Updated: January 25th, 2020I wrote this poem for Debbie, who was stationed next to me at the Canoga Park Art Walk last night. It’s about her dog, Gypsy, who has cancer. If you would like to donate to Gypsy’s cause, please visit their tumblr.