Saturday, February 13, 2010

Words, Writers and Magical Power

     Writers are interesting people. I've been following blogs, reading columnists (especially the NYT's), magazine articles and books that I feel really tell a story, share an experience, unveil an emotion or plant a seed in the reader.
     It fascinates me how, although we all have access to words, (there is no ownwership to the words in any language, the dictionary or thesausus) putting those words together requires understanding and talent. If we so desire, we can even make up words and give meaning to them, and have even more words.
     To put words together takes minimal effort really.  But to make those words mean something, to make them come to life and take hold . . . Ahhhh . . . . that is ectasy dear reader, like a drug into our veins, it takes hold and carries us on a journey that only our minds can put limitations on.  It is the Master that stirs words together like a focused scientist, a romantic dreamer or an adventurous explorer . Magic to open our hearts to an old soul, a person who has lived and wants to give you a part of themselves. A writer sometimes can put on paper what they cannot say outloud.
     Writing can appear like child's play to those that don't understand the power of words..Think of words that have touched you, moved you. Think of why you write, why you read. How often has someone said or witten words to you, and you've been changed? The words have stopped you right there, so much so that you close your eyes and repeat the words under your breath, impregnating them into your very being. It is the combination of words that comes to life like notes come together in song.
     I have been rendered drunk by the power of many an author. Bravo to the writer.

(photo from unknown source)

7 comments:

  1. My office is covered with little sticky-notes with snippets of things that I've read that have changed my world. I SO agree with YOUR words, I can't imagine life...without being able to read. Or write, for that matter.

    Thanks for your post!
    Excellent!
    :-)

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  2. Hello. I'm so glad you found my blog so that I could come and find you. Thank you for your kind comment. I am so, so far behind on my blog visiting. But, here it is nearly Valentine's Day and I had to stop by and wish you a great one. Happy Valentine's Day, my new friend.

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  3. Bravo to you too my dear for your words have had just affect on me. This is a truly lovely piece.
    Warm regards and a lovely week.

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  4. The power n prowess of words, what they present n represent has ever filled my world since youth. More than imagination, painting visual through words illuminates worlds beyond our oft used senses. One treasure rarely engaged in society today is the beauty of actual handwritten letters. Along with photos, these unique gifts have value beyond compare.

    Nice to enter your world of wonder! hugs, ken

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  5. Thanks for your comments and for taking the time to come by and read my thoughts. A few words from you can really make my day!

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  6. the power of words... the power of reading, even your own words. Thanks for sharing!

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