There was a time many moons ago (i.e., 25 years ago) when I was investigating using all kinds of mathematical sequences as the basis for new poetic forms - the first several digits of pi, variations on the Fibonacci sequence, stuff like that. The experiment lasted only long enough for me to realize I wasn't much of a poet, but the concept definitely proved solid.
Only just found you, via Ellie Robins. 144 is a great idea… I’ve used Hundreds, as in https://www.dukeupress.edu/the-hundreds which I’m sure you know. I love the fact that a Hundred is both a particular area and a number that suggests squaring your 10 fingers: what you can carry at one time, perhaps…
You are one of my favorite living writers, Catherine. And endeavors like this only confirm the pedigree of my aesthetic discernment. Hahaha...
I am so in.
Just came to this project and already love it.
There was a time many moons ago (i.e., 25 years ago) when I was investigating using all kinds of mathematical sequences as the basis for new poetic forms - the first several digits of pi, variations on the Fibonacci sequence, stuff like that. The experiment lasted only long enough for me to realize I wasn't much of a poet, but the concept definitely proved solid.
Short Talks, Catherine Lacey style.
great concept and a bit of "leave them wanting more"
Only just found you, via Ellie Robins. 144 is a great idea… I’ve used Hundreds, as in https://www.dukeupress.edu/the-hundreds which I’m sure you know. I love the fact that a Hundred is both a particular area and a number that suggests squaring your 10 fingers: what you can carry at one time, perhaps…