Tag: words
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March Backward to Oblivion
I savored these words in my current read, Horse, by Geraldine Brooks: “Theo pressed the delete key and watched the letters march backward into oblivion. All that was left was the blinking cursor, tapping like an impatient finger.” That image very much encapsulated my feelings about writing sometimes, mostly when I’m stuck, I’ve been given…
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Automaticity
Last week my writing groupbrainstormed wordsor phraseswe say with automaticity,things that spring from our mouthsautomatically,with nary a thought.They are…Hey, how’s it going?How are you?Fine.Good.No problem.Of course!Thank you SO much!Busy.Sure!I appreciate that!Honey, Baby, LoveI’m sorry.No worries!No offense, but…No offense taken.It’s fine.That’s okay!Cool!That’s AMAZING!Wow!That’s so funny!It is what it is.What are you gonna do?These words have meaning,deep…
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Words Matter
I like to choose just the right wordSo my thoughts and feelings are clear. I like to speak from my heart Without writing or rehearsing.I play with words, finding just the right combinationTo create a melody with meaning. I know that actions are just as strong, So I make sure they are aligned.Words can be…
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National Poetry Month: Words Matter
Words matter, so please be direct, Words matter, they show your respect, Your words have the power to hurt or to heal, So please be mindful when you share how you feel. Words matter, they’re your responsibility, They show your character, so take accountability, Say what you mean and mean what you say, Align words…
The Journey Inward 