September 17, 2007
Video poems have the ability to combine many kinds of language systems (i.e. visual, tactile, olfactory systems). “Bubbling” posted by Professor Moss is a combination of both visual and sonic systems. Its interesting to me to explore the concept of bubbling through many systems that are occurring simultaneously. Hearing the words “bubbling,” and seeing words such as “eggs” and “crack” allow the viewer to experience the significance of the poem on many levels. Multiple literary devices allow multiple rhythms to co-exist. I think these “rhythms,” are what Professor Moss classifies as rhythms of the human body. That is, when a poem is presented in another way, and not only on paper, we are engaging in it fully because all of our senses are involved.
Posted by pbali at September 17, 2007 05:23 PM