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In 1894 EDWARD ESTLIN CUMMINGS was born when capital letters were the 'norm'- With inventive and original verse, Gaps,spaces,drop margins he then did try and much use of the lower-case i EE's many little poetic tricks sure makes him my maverick! Note Cyndi one of my 5 line vignette form changed to a demi-sonnet form

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Date: 12/17/2009 9:16:00 AM
Very unique Brian.. did not know this info till now.. again thankxxx for education plus... enjoyed this tribute.. and your comments of encouragement as well... your blogs are the best! blessings.... luv... Linda-Marie..
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Date: 12/17/2009 8:18:00 AM
Unique style was his.....and a few here on Poetry soup have adopted this style....and yes...they are "eye-catchers) ! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 12/17/2009 3:47:00 AM
Interesting educational write. I'll have to read one of his works,even though I think that I already have. Keep the educational pen flowing. Sara
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