SUMMARY: Curtis Kaiser, a mechanical engineer, began his “sidewalk sessions” after discovering a 1961 Smith Corona typewriter in his attic. Despite lacking formal poetry education, he creates poems on the street, capturing the city‘s sounds and social scene. His work reflects themes of friendship, gratitude, and loss, often shared through Instagram. Curtis emphasizes that there are no high artistic expectations; he’s focused on connecting with people directly. He offers his poetry for free, accepting tips only to pay them forward. By avoiding a rigid schedule, he lets inspiration guide him, transforming everyday moments into verse in Lexington.

The rhythm comes from a 1961 Smith-Corona typewriter, manual labor from a guy who’s a poet but until recently, didn’t know it.

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