- Coming with the southern charm and romance of Ryan Gosling in "The Notebook", and the creative playfulness of Asheville, I write to hopefully entice you to consider hiring me and my performance for any and all of your future events. I go by Ryan Ashley The Poet and my performance is simple but leaves a lasting impression. I set up a vintage typewriter, dress in vintage poet apparel, I have a sign that reads "A Poem For You" and with every inquiring guest request, I create an Original custom poem typed right there on the spot on a beautiful stationary piece of paper (potentially with the bride/grooms name on it or company logo) for all to have and to keep as a cherished memory thus elevating their experience as well as setting in stone what a wonderfully charming and beautiful event they attended.