On Poetry (just a little)

'for whatever we lose – like a you or a me

it is always ourselves we find in the sea'

Have you met Mr Lower Case? His name is e. e. cummings, one of the most famous 20^th century American poets. The peculiarity involved is that he refused to use capital letters. He also often violated grammar – often to surprisingly well executed effects.

The density of his verse is one of the advantages of this technique (I have often used it myself); but – it also points to a certain refined sensitivity. Although I can read into this e.g. being humble in front of universe or what not, for writing your name like that does provide the necessary provocation for this statement, I believe the point is the subdued tone – andante – if you will.

Out of respect, I have spontaneously started using the two-dot etc. sign. For three would be way too much..