Of all the literary
devices, my favorite
one is living.
There's no substitute.
As poets, we pull back the
curtain to our view of life.
You can shape your craft as
you go.
Metaphors will come all
over the page.
Your imagery will become
pencil-sharp and vivid.
Be patient.
If you don't have to
write, it will be easier if
you choose not to.
There are more enjoyable
activities:
Sex
Eating a lobster at dawn
Fishing
Swimming
Playing with your dog
or cat
masturbating
traveling.
Even getting your teeth
pulled can be less frustrating.
But if you must write,
you will.
Try not to vomit when
you are sick to your
stomach.
Paint a picture with
words.
Frame it with phrases.
Shine a light into the
vast darkness of mankind's
soul.
Be the light.
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Author:
Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (
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Comments6
Life's experiences are the greatest book of knowledge we have, enjoyed the read
Thanks
You are very welcome
Poetry flows in all around us it is the putting it down in those little broken lines that makes it so damn hard. Good write Thomas
So very true.
How wonderfully phrased. Life teaches every moment of every day, all we have to do is be aware. Beautiful!
For sure. Thank you.
Sounds like good advice. Nice one.
Thank you.
Damn this is good, mate! Love it! The best literary device indeed! Can't beat experience! 🌹👏
Thank you, my friend.
Seeing can be such a burden sometimes .. still it pays to write it down quick before someone else does .. Enjoyed to the hilt sir .. Neville
Lol. Thanks, my friend.
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