Street Poetry
“The Sandwich Shop of the Soul”
Personalized + improvised typewritten poems in Asheville, North Carolina + beyond.
Poetry Menu
+++ Poem Examples on @Creating.Cary – Instagram +++
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For Individuals + Couples + Groups
The Poeting Process:
Step 1)
Think of 3-5 words.
Smile and breathe deep and pick *specific* words.
Make a list on your phone.
Ex. “Magnetic Love,” rather than “Love”
“Curious,” rather than “Interesting”
“Backpacking,” rather than “Adventure”
If I’m busy, please include a couple sentences (otherwise tell them to me). Answering one of these questions:
Your biggest fear? Your hopes/visions for your future?
For couples: length of relationship, love languages, what drew you to each other, and what gets you through your hard moments?
Step 2)
Include that info in the venmo/cashapp description line
***Include your name(s), gender(s), relationship, age or anything relevant. If you exceed the character limit, screenshot the list of words and airdrop to “Cary’s iPhone”
Step 3)
Pay $25 via One of These Methods:
$15 and $5 levels available below…
*Cash is cool, venmo is my fave.*
(Tap on usernames below, or scan QR codes on my poetry stand)
Venmo: Creating_Cary
CashApp: $CaryGray
Zelle: 828.808.1139
PayPal: @CaryGray
If you know you want a frame, include $7 for basic black
or $10 for white/grey with white matte.)
*For Credit Card, follow this link to my Etsy ($5 up-charge)
Star my shop & leave good reviews for free art stickers!
Value: Like a cheap lunch for two that you don’t poop out. Ever.
$25 (pay before, tip after)
Envelope included—Frame $7-10 extra 🙂
*Poem process takes 10-15 minutes.*
Stick around and watch
or come back within the hour.
I read each poem aloud to you.
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$15 Poems – Subject to availability.
Whereas the full length $25 process includes a conversation and full personalizing on 4″x”6 paper, the $15 mini poem is written on 3″5″ paper. For that, provide only 1-2 really specific words (double words like “girls trip” and “intense adventures” are fine) **add these to the venmo/cashapp description. I work from this theme, it’s full improvised.
$5 Poems are also written on 3″x5″ paper and are reserved for when I have no line, preferably for kids.
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For Groups of 4 and Up (8 max.)
Base price: $6 per person ($25 minimum)
(Ex. 4 = $25, 5 = $30, 6 = $36)
Use the above instructions, but assign 2 words for each person.
ex: Cara is Creative and Bold, Eric is Determined and Caring
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Getting Married?
Hire a poetry professional!
Follow this link to my wedding and event inquiry page
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Mindset Coaching
20 minute conversation followed by personalized poem.
Base price: $50
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Extra toppings
(these are surcharges beyond $25 base rate)
Recited while in a handstand +$15 ($20 if successful) subject to poet’s discretion.
Nearly exact typed copy +$20
Creatively inexact typed copy +$25
Typed copy + mailed +$25
Spiritual Coaching Session +$25 per ten minutes
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Students, teachers, and kids under 12 are $20 (specify which in your order)