Every word is uniquely formed
Letters align just so for our mouths to speak
Although spelled the same way
Two mouths may voice different sounds.
Or the same word may have two meanings.
Or, scrambled and reordered, letters realign for new meaning.
When reading a book I skip nary a word
I taste and swill and swallow them all
For they are the author’s paint that illustrates her story.
How do my words equate to yours?
Languages may differ yet intentions will convey
Like kindness, love, and sympathy.
Words aren’t required to express these feelings
Only a penchant for respect and well being of others.
[…] Having drifted and danced through each page, and devoured every single word (you know I read them all), I wish I had purchased the hard copy instead of downloading it on my Kindle. I highlighted many […]
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Thank you for your comments. The more I read, the better I write.
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wonderful and you have some serious word wisdom layered in this post – and it could be used by English teachers.
and while I agree with “they are the author’s paint that illustrates her story..” (so much)
I do skim many pieces….
skip many a word…. oops
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