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Sidewalk poetry with chalk for all of us kids!



A challenge for the entire family

Sidewalk chalk poetry

The Daniel Pierce Library in conjunction with Lisa Caloro, the Sullivan County Poet Laureate, has created a unique challenge for the entire family.

I will write poetry on a sidewalk
on a driveway, on a rock
on a wall, on a stoop
I will write it everywhere!
I will write it in blue, in green
in yellow, in red, in rainbow colors.
I will write it everywhere!

According to library staff, this is a unique time, and they wanted to challenge all adults and their kids too.

They are asking you to write a poem anywhere outside. Take a photo and send it to the library. What fun. Encourage your entire family to participate. Words don't come easy, then draw a favorite object. Set your creativity free!

Submit photos to caddysound@gmail.com

Deadline: June 30, 2020




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