May 12, 2017

Chalk It Up To Poetry (Salem, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: May 7, 2017

Location: Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA (about 30 minutes north of Boston)

Websites: Chalk It Up To Poetry

Salem Public Art Commission

Highlights: Verses from people’s favorites poems written in chalk on the grounds of Old Salem Town Hall

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Chalk it up to Salem.  Or, more accurately, chalk it up to poetry.

As part of the Massachusetts Poetry Festival, Salem gave its visitors the opportunity to write down some lines from their favorites poems.  Or, to add some of their own.  It’s just another example of the artistic flair of the people who flock to the artistic hub just north of Boston.

Perhaps you’re an Emily Dickinson fan, or maybe Adrienne Rich is more your speed. Or, maybe you prefer poems or words of your own. Whatever you’re tastes, last weekend (May 5-7), you had the opportunity to write your favorite lines of poetry on the paved path leading to the Old Salem Town Hall.

What was so nice about the poems written in chalk was some of the poems were not written by popular poets.  So, some of the visitors may have been introduced to poets they were not aware of.

No part of the area was safe from the words of the poets, not even the walls of the old town hall.

While it is not clear if this is going to be an annual event, I am sure there will be more artistic events in Salem in the hear future.

Is there a line of poetry or work from a certain poet you would have written in chalk at Old Salem Town Hall?

About New England Nomad

Hi I'm Wayne. Welcome to my blog. I am a true New Englander through and through. I love everything about New England. I especially love discovering new places in New England and sharing my experiences with everyone. I tend to focus on the more unique and lesser known places and things in New England on my blog. Oh yeah, and I love dogs. I always try to include at least one dog in each of my blog posts. I discovered my love of photography a couple of years ago. I know, I got a late start. Now, I photograph anything that seems out of the ordinary, interesting, beautiful and/or unique. And I have noticed how every person, place or thing I photograph has a story behind it or him or her. I don't just photograph things or people or animals. I try to get their background, history or as much information as possible to give the subject more context and meaning. It's interesting how one simple photograph can evoke so much. I am currently using a Nikon D3200 "beginner's camera." Even though there are better cameras on the market, and I will upgrade some time, I love how it functions (usually) and it has served me well. The great thing about my blog is you don't have to be from New England, or even like New England to like my blog (although I've never met anyone who doesn't). All you have to like is to see and read about new or interesting places and things. Hopefully, you'll join me on my many adventures in New England! View all posts by New England Nomad
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