Intersections -- Poetry with Mathematics

Mathematical language can heighten the imagery of a poem; mathematical structure can deepen its effect. Feast on an international menu of poems made rich by mathematical ingredients -- and gathered here by JoAnne Growney, whose personal website is at https://joannegrowney.com/ .

Showing posts with label round. Show all posts

Showing posts with label round. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The Shape of the World -- a dream of equality

One of the most vital components of the Washington DC poetry scene is Split This Rock -- an organization that speaks and acts against...

Friday, January 8, 2016

The world is round . . . or flat!

British poet Wendy Cope frequently includes edgy humor in her poems ( s he is, indeed, a prizewinner in light verse ) -- and I like that. ...

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Land without a square

Here is a bit of light verse from the pen of John Updike (1932-2009). ZULUS LIVE IN LAND WITHOUT A SQUARE by John Updike ...

Friday, March 23, 2012

Round

Round by Russell Edson Where there is no shape there is round. Round has no shape; no more than a raindrop or a human tear ...

Friday, April 29, 2011

Forgetful Number

A lovely poem about more than a number . . . Forgetful Number by Vasko Popa Once upon a time there was a number Pure and ...

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