relevant: http://everything2.com/title/Ode+To+Lynx

I like Karen's proposal of establishing an oral tradition. But I've also
been thinking about version controlled poetry in github or on a wiki, and
hyperlinked/linked data poetry. For that matter, does IRC poetry count as
oral if the channel is unlogged?

- Tom

On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Karen Coyle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Yeah, Joshua! That DEFINITELY qualifies as nerd poetry IMO. I hope your
> darling can appreciate it!
>
> kc
>
>
> On 2/15/13 10:26 AM, Joshua Gomez wrote:
>
>> I'm sitting at the hotel waiting for my airport shuttle and I'm looking
>> over the list of great presentations that were given at the conference
>> this
>> year. Thanks to all the presenters and the hosts. As always, code4lib was
>> a
>> fun, engaging and inspiring event.
>>
>> Karen Coyle's nerd poetry was a fun idea from out of left field.  I
>> decided
>> to give it a try while I wait for the shuttle. I believe her idea was to
>> write poetry about coding, but I was inspired by the proximity of
>> Valentine's day to instead write a cheesy love poem in code.
>>
>> if (roses == 'red' && love == True):
>>      print 'Hello My Darling'
>>      self.append(you)
>>
>> See you all next year...I hope.
>>
>> -Josh
>>
>> Joshua Gomez
>> Digital Library Programmer Analyst
>> George Washington University Libraries
>> 2130 H St, NW Washington, DC 20052
>> (202) 994-8267
>>
>
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