I want to honor Schelling with a poem, but . . .
I
can’t
find a
poem for
Thomas Schelling – thus
I am compelled to write this Fib.
Thanks for thinking well, for sharing your keen thoughts with us.
(Fibonacci Numbers: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13 . . .)
Mathematical language can heighten the imagery of a poem; mathematical structure can deepen its effect. Feast here on an international menu of poems made rich by mathematical ingredients . . . . . . . gathered by JoAnne Growney. To receive email notifications of new postings, contact JoAnne at joannegrowney@gmail.com.
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Mathematics is "a well-constructed language." |
Frank Stella. Madinat as Salam III 1971. Acrylic on canvas |