The word on the street

Posted: Wednesday Jan 24, 2024

As you wander down our beautiful newly paved George Street, take a moment to acknowledge the literary treasures that lead the way:

Farmers Block (South End)
I walked the City last night
Stopping to take everything in
And the City seemed
the same lovely woman I used to know
grown somewhat more ample more assured
with new baubles on display
Hone Tuwhare, 1993

Farmers Block (North End)
And in the streets the people endlessly passing,
Hurrying to see a procession, or just idling along.
Ruth Dallas, 1961

Golden Block (Outside Mall)
Anything could happen
and it could be right now
And the choice is yours
so make it worthwhile
The Clean, 1978

Golden Block (North End)
Imagination is a form of courage
Janet Frame, 1988

New Edinburgh Way Block
Stopped at traffic lights
corner of George and Frederick
looking out of place
in dark glasses
Peter Olds, 2017

Knox Block (West Side)
oystercatchers by night, above Knox Church, cluck and chuckle, flying seawards.
David Eggleton, 2010

Knox Block (East Side)
your seagulls glide up and down George Street looking to
greet all they happen to meet
David Eggleton, 2010

Heartfelt thanks to our wonderful writers for again making the world a better place.