On your next walk in the woods why not take in a little inspiration along with all that fresh air? That was the idea behind the creation of the Poetry Path, open to the public since late June.
The trail, featuring poem panels strung at intervals between the trees, connects the Arms Forest with Rock Point Road in Burlington’s New North End.
The bite-sized poems were created by members of the non-profit Burlington Writers Workshop (BWW). They will be on display through September.
“There are other poetry and story walks in our area,” says Mary Chaffee, the BWW volunteer who coordinated the project. “But this is the only one I know of where the panels are framed by branches and leaves. You’re gazing up at the poems as you pass by, and that feels great.”
The BWW Poetry Path was inspired by a similar path in Tadoussac, a picturesque village on Quebec’s North Shore known for its whale-watching tours. In 2015, Quebec resident and arts lover Dany Chartrand (also known as Mme. Chose) realized a longstanding dream with the installation of her first annual Poetic Panels.
In 2019, Chaffee was camping at Tadoussac and discovered the striking path. She took the idea home to Burlington. With the gracious help of Mme. Chose, the generous support of the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, and the efforts of BWW volunteers, the Vermont version of the Poetry Path is now a reality.
For more information about the Poetry Path, including a locator map, search for Poetry Path on BWW’s website or visit: www.burlingtonwritersworkshop.com/?s=Poetry+Path.
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