Poetry VFX
In visual poetry, also called shaped verse and picture poetry, poets not only emphasize the idea and emotion of their subject but also fashion the poem into a recognizable shape on the page.
I remember spending a lot of time experimenting with picture poetry in high school; it was always one of my favorites.
On a side note, it looks to me like George Herbert's "Easter Wings" takes the shape of two hourglasses.
Comments
I thought that Lehman's "The World Trade Center" would have had additional meaning if he shaped his words into twin columns.
Posted by: Brenda Christeleit | February 15, 2006 2:37 PM
Chris, it seems like we both hit on the same topic. I love the idea of a poem communicating in an unexpected way.
Posted by: Jennifer DiFulvio | February 15, 2006 10:29 AM
Chris
In highschool I do not recall looking at poetry. However, visual poetry is a unique way of looking at poetry. When reading poetry is like reading a story. Upon reading you get a picture in your mind of what the poem is trying to say.
Posted by: LisaRandolph | February 15, 2006 9:23 AM