ee cummings, the enduringly popular poet of love, sex, rebellion, & nature, was also a painter. although his paintings are largely forgotten, he considered himself just as talented a painter as poet, sometimes devoting more time to painting his verbal images than writing them. in 1978, a wealthy harvard friend & supporter gave much of his cummings ' collection to the State University of New York at Brockport. over the years, these 72 pieces of artwork have gone on view a couple of times, but with the college ill-equipped to handle them, they were ultimately stored away in a dark place. now they are coming out and being restored. hopefully, an exhibition will follow.

"the most wasted of all days is one without laughter"