
ArtsJanuary 20, 2026
Poem: ‘E = mc²’
Science in meter and verse
Elaine Mintzer is a southern California poet and retired high school teacher who finds scientific vocabulary a useful anchor for feelings and philosophy. Her two poetry collections are Natural Selections (Bombshelter Press, 2004) and Drink from the River (coming soon from Moontide Press).

Poem: ‘E = mc²’
Science in meter and verse