I read and occasionally translate poetry. I find that, as a programmer, reading poetry strikes some of the same chords within me as reasoning about code: expre

I read and occasionally translate poetry. I find that, as a programmer, reading poetry strikes some of the same chords within me as reasoning about code: expressiveness, attention to detail, finding the perfect way to convey complex ideas. As Norwid puts the latter: Beyond, above all your charms, You! poetry, and you, speech! Behold, Ever the highest will be – this aim: *To name each matter by its rightful – word!* (Translated by Danuta Borchardt)