I bear witness. It adds up.
This poem-at-the-speed-of-bike is a collection of lines from signs I’ve captured as part of a street photography project. You can see them in the TikTok at the bottom of this post. Spoken word to come.
I was told there’d be cake
Pit Stop Pit Stop
Caution Trail ends ahead
Please do not feed the pigeons
Danger keep out
Please stay off the grass
Bike lane closed Sidewalk closed
Public urination Don’t do it
No smoking allowed No loitering
Watch for turning vehicles
End school zone
Caution active doorway Door opens frequently
Look look You’re on camera
Warning it is illegal Asking Begging or Soliciting to obtain alms
Stay calm Don’t run
Sidewalk closed
Help!
Nothing is perfect Perfection is change Nothing is normal Everything is strange
Embrace change
Transform yourself
Bitch
Dreams don’t expire
Love trumps hate
I am somebody
Don’t be scared Be light
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase
Please help
Valet here
Shop
Flea market
Free Sunday $200 twerkoff
Free Beard Fridays
Barber Shop Any kind of haircuts
Go bananas
Who cares
Numb
Zombie
Enlightenment
I know who I am
I am not public space
Traveling at the Speed of Bike 