Put a Poem On It Mural

Thriving communities are created when all neighbors can reach their full potential.

A group of children playing outside in front of a large red brick building with a steeple, under a partly cloudy sky. Over the scene, there is a creative overlay featuring a space shuttle launch, Monarch butterflies, and a handwritten quote about hope and life's challenges.

About the Mural

The mural was inspired by Caddo Parish Poet Laureate Poetic X's "Keep Hope Alive."

Paige Powell

Paige Powell is a professional graphic designer and mixed media artist.  With a background in advertising, her digital work combines playful, bold colors with a humorous nod to the absurd. 

This work echos her 318 Collages, which mix Shreveport landmarks with vintage and modern cultural elements for a surreal look at her hometown.

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Poetic X

Poetic X is a spoken word poet and poetry advocate in Shreveport and was named a Caddo Parish Poet Laureate. 

He believes that poetry connects people with spiritual forces needed to perceive intuitively, and he uses poetry to help others reach their deepest inner potential. 

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