Sweethearts

de Emmett Williams

"The structural elements and textural characteristics of this erotic poem cycle derive from the 11 letters of the word "sweethearts" ... From these letters are extracted all the words that make the poem. The position of each letter on the page is determined by its place in the word "sweethearts." No single poem can be more than 11 letters wide or 11 letters deep. in addition to the word poems are kinetic metaphors, also constructed for the 11 letters of "sweethearts." These sections can be animated by flipping the pages fast enough to achieve a primitive cinematic effect. The words and kinetic visual metaphors work hand in hand to express what the poem is all about. The author feels that this fusion is best achieved by beginning the book where in the West books traditionally end"--Instructions for use.