Aydon Gonzales first poet selected
The newest addition to the Lake Placid Poetry Trail comes from a young local writer whose work focuses on the world immediately around him.
Aydon Gonzales, an eighth grader at Crane Brook Academy, became the first poet selected to have a poem installed along the new trail. His writing often centers on observations from everyday life — the people, places, and moments he notices around him.
In addition to poetry, Aydon also enjoys writing short stories. He said writing became a bigger part of his life because of a teacher who encouraged and inspired him. After that teacher became ill, he admitted his writing slowed down some, though he still continues to write for himself.
For Aydon, writing is less about recognition and more about the process itself.
He describes it as calming and gratifying — a personal outlet that allows him to slow down and reflect on the things he sees around him.
To listen to Aydon read his poem, scan the QR code. Aydon’s Winning Poem:
