Breakthrough*
Katharine Blodgett (1898-1979) was known for her invention of “invisible” nonreflective glass.
Shattery
Katharine,
clear-sighted
lass,
broke and made
possible
ceilings of
glass.
*This poem is a single dactyl—a form Alex pioneered earlier this year. His suggestions on how to write one appear here.
A writer and fine artist, Alex Steelsmith
has coauthored three nonfiction books and numerous articles for various publications, including USA Today. In addition to Light, Alex’s poems have appeared in The Spectator, The Washington Post, The Lyric, Snakeskin, Lighten Up Online, Parody, and other venues. His artwork has been shown in many museums and galleries, and is in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection.