Shana Marie Roark writes custompoetryfor people amid the humdrum and the bustling chaos of New York City.
She began writing poetry for people on various street corners in Brooklyn and Manhattan, according to herwebsite.
Youre blocking the sidewalk, she was heard saying in the background.
How do you even know that?
the artist asked in return and went on to say, Im sorry youre having a bad day.
I hope it gets better for you.
Well, I hope that you move!!!
yelled the rude woman.
For the record, I wasnt blocking the sidewalk, she wrote.
As you might see by the passersby in the background, there was plenty of room.
some ppl just…need a poem in their life, she said.
This is not your neighborhood is giving RACISM, read a third comment.
She kept being negative and you are just radiating positivity!
Keep it going girl!
People also praised her for her choice of words about having a bad day.
Sorry youre having a bad day is the most perfect response!
Another agreed, saying: Im sorry youre having a bad day really set her off.
You cant get a real job?
the passerby asked, to which Shana replied, This is a real job.
How do you pay rent?
was the next question.
This, the poet said, gesturing toward her typewriter.
The disrespectful commuter then indignantly suggested that she let her boyfriend or parents take care of her bills.
Oh, you have a boyfriend and he pays.
Or mommy and daddy pay, right?
said the audacious woman.
Uh-huh, youre a poet and you have no words?
I dont waste my words, she replied.
Her website also says that she has performed at more than a thousand events so far.
She has also released two books, titledhalf-hereandbecoming.
I am playing it for free technically.
Im not asking for it, Robyn said.
The woman continued to threaten her about reporting her, saying: They can arrest you.
Artists in New Yorkusually do not need a permit to perform in the streets.
You handled that with such poise, wrote a Facebook user
