It took 125 words, a few volunteers and a lot of creativity to deliver a very poignant message to the patrons of Arts Goggle, one of Fort Worth’s premier art events.
Poet Tammy Gomez wrote a community-minded and engaging poem to finish off the Art Attacks campaign. She spread the poem down the sidewalk of Magnolia Ave. to celebrate Arts Goggle and spread the word about WorthGoing.com.
Passersby walked slowly, with their heads down, softly reading the powerful words — which focused on community and living together in harmony.
A single word was painted on brightly-colored boards, and these 12-inch pieces of recycled wood were numbered. When they were laid out in the correct order – end to end – the poem came to life on the sidewalk.
If you listened very closely, you could hear the words in the air – especially the final thought, “I’m glad you live on my block.”
Tags: Art Attacks, Arts, Arts Council, Arts Goggle, Poetry, Tammy Gomez, WorthGoing.com
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Really enjoy the stroll down Magnolia Avenue. I.t was I must say very appropriate in our present time
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