That was a fascinating journey through concrete poetry, and you’ve opened my eyes to some real beauties. I particularly like the ‘tree’ one and the ‘calendar month’ chapbook you’ve shared. Inspiring! Thank you 😊
Yeah I’m happy I found you, I haven’t figured out how to find anyone on here, so I’ve been writing into the void.
Haha I think they found when they related to the content of the poem, for instance a poem about a forest in the shape of tree or an autumn poem in the shape of a leaf that it was almost campy and takes away from the tone of the poem?
Really insightful and well researched. Opened my eyes thank you. Concrete poetry is a valid art form… EE Cummings was an artist after all.
That was a fascinating journey through concrete poetry, and you’ve opened my eyes to some real beauties. I particularly like the ‘tree’ one and the ‘calendar month’ chapbook you’ve shared. Inspiring! Thank you 😊
I'm so glad this resonated with you. Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊
I remember when I studied poetry everyone was always hating on the shape poems. I’m glad you’re giving them love.
I'm happy this found its way to you. I'm intrigued to know why they hated it
Yeah I’m happy I found you, I haven’t figured out how to find anyone on here, so I’ve been writing into the void.
Haha I think they found when they related to the content of the poem, for instance a poem about a forest in the shape of tree or an autumn poem in the shape of a leaf that it was almost campy and takes away from the tone of the poem?
Well! That was extremely interesting, Suchita. I enjoy concrete poetry too - but you have taught me so much more about it.
Concrete poetry seems rare these days, and on Substack, but I published one of my own recently. If you are interested:
https://open.substack.com/pub/davidkirkby/p/apple?r=471m47&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
You might also like my far simpler work - "Process Flow Chart" https://davidkirkby.substack.com/p/process-flow-chart?r=471m47
Thank you David. I'm super intrigued by Process Flow Chart, such a clever idea!
Thankyou Suchita! 3d poetry would be fun…
Oh yes!
Thank you so much for your kind words : )