On my way to one of my errands, I got off at the Saint Ambroise metro stop and paused, as I was bit surprised: I was reading the stairs. Living in New York and then in Paris, I’ve always noticed the poems that are sometimes posted in subway cars. I hadn’t gotten off at the Saint Ambroise station in a while, though, so I hadn’t yet seen the poem “published” on the steps.

Do you think this is an honor for the poet—or kind of sad? I guess I like the idea, but with the graffiti and general grubby feelings I get underground, I wasn’t sure whether it was actually cool. What do you think?