Building an alphabet with art and attitude
ABC – The art and poetry of the English alphabet
explained in a philosophical verse of rhythm and rhyme

Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the alphabet of English explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist’s eye (and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith). 26 letters called out for a home and found one in the words of this tiny tome.

Peter N. Liptak
Peter N. Liptak lives and writes in Seoul, Korea. As a purveyor of the English language, Peter believes in the power of poetry to teach the rhythmic beauty and artistry of communication.
You can follow along with his daily travels at www.poeticmisadventures.com or share his thoughts at www.coffeeshopcontemplations.com

Do you Dot a D?
The idea, like a chill, catching…
Endlessly in an E etch-a-sketching.
Self-reflection in dual direction…
What will you find upon inspection? A kid full of kick? A kindred spirit?
With sudden laughter, or intense sigh, an L will come to mind awry.
Pure of heart, “we are P,” they said.
“Self,” said S. “What is the correction of my silvery snakelike perfection?”
uncompromising U led a revolution to unite alphabet’s understanding for all who would learn, U are outstanding!
Va-va-va-voom, V has left the room
Visible at night, but in daytime voiced see V before it vanishes, night’s veil again hoist
Bring out the moon, dusk and doom