is a series of
didactic proems,
designed to teach
not by imposition,
but by discovery.
A proem is a
prose-poem.
Like prose,
it is expository.
Like a poem,
it uses stanzas,
rhyme and other
poetical devices.
These proems are
didactic, not lyrical.
They appeal mainly
to thought, not emotion--
although I hope you
feel deeply
what you are
correctly thinking.
They style is sparse
and concise,
intended to render phrases
quotable
by making them easy
to memorize.
The technique is expressed
in the word versus,
which does not always mean
opposed to,
but sometimes
as distinguished from.
I like to call this
a collection of
antithetical epigrams
or—if you prefer—
epigrammatical antitheses.
On each issue
I am interested in
not offering the last word,
but in you
taking the first step.
Thank you for your attention.
Msgr. Walter Niebrzydowski
Fr-Walter@nyc.rr.com