On the beat

An object lesson in how rhythm can enhance meaning, using Patty Larkin's "Me and That Train" from Strangers World. Specifically, how stressed syllables in a row can emphasize what the words are saying ( even when they're behind a cut. )

This craftneep was brought to you by the letters S and B, and by the number 3.

( ObNavalGazing )

---L.

Chuffery

Meanwhile, from a review of The First Heroes:

In complete contrast to the rest of the contributions, we have Larry Hammer's epic poem, ‘The Myrmidons’, which takes as its basis the origins of them –- and their name (ants) –- as told by Ovid, but which overlooks one crucial aspect of formic biology. Hammer remedies this in a poem which is by turns serious and comic, and works wonderfully.

So says Lesley Hatch, in Vector #238 (the British reviewzine). My feel-good moment for the week.

---L.