Creative writing and poetry in ASL

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ASL is a much more expressive language than English. ASL offers possibilities that English does not.

SignWriting is a constructed written language that classifies handshape, movement, and facial expression. ASL can be written with SignWriting.

SignWriting can be used generically, without facial expressions. Or facial expressions can be used for much more expressive power.

The problem with an ASL poem is that it can only be told in person. However with SignWriting, ASL can be drawn on paper or computer. I am working on a dictionary for English to SignWriting .

Currently I have 500 words. Generic SignWriting is possible using the current database. Here is the translation of "read and write sign".

You can try PUDL's English text to SignWriting translator .

Is there any value is ASL poetry online?

 

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Poetry examples in Sign Writing

Sign Poetry Site

This site is dedicated to those daring international poets and artists using a signed language, who have taken their poetry to SignWriting as their media of expression. It is our desire that, as we add verse to this site, you may become interested in Sign Writing, and join in our efforts to promote Sign Writing in everyday use as the standard, practical media for writing deaf sign language throughout the world.