Dear Fellow Writer,
Your pen is your sword.
By it nations have split, lives have been saved, and world-changing
ideas spread. It is a powerful tool, so
use it well! It can spread nasty rumors,
encourage the masses, and bring wealth without bound to whomever holds it.
But shy not
away from its power, my fellow writer! Every young
knight that ever became had to unsheathe his sword for the first time, his
feeble body wobbling beneath the weight of the great weapon. So also, we must take the first step, embrace
our immaturity in handling the pen, and carry on. Be not discouraged when you see elders more
skilled than you, but be inspired instead!
The young knight spends hours practicing things he's seen, but creating
new also, as he realizes who he is in light of the power he bears. As writers, we too happen upon a new insight
into our identity through watching the ideas that flow from our pens. We must keep this channel open as much as possible,
keeping our pen ever by our side, that we might not miss even the tiniest
glimmer of light into the dark cavern of our inner being. Often times we are surprised by what we find.
So fellow
writer, I urge you! Embrace the
impossible; ponder upon the answerless!
Let not your sword depart from your hip, so that you may have the
profound joy of celebrating your precious discoveries, whether great or small,
with whomever would care to read.
Hey Lydia, how's it going? I just got done reading your post titled "Dear fellow writer." I really enjoyed reading it. In the beginning I notice that the structure of the letter was comparable to what a philosopher would have wrote. While I cruised along the text I felt as if the letter was speaking to me. I totally agree with your message of how a piece of writing has immense power. The phrase "your pen is your sword" really hit me because I never thought of it as a weapon, but after reading your post the pen could be more deadly than anything. It has the ability to create or destroy, all depending on who wields the weapon.
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totally love how you put us in the moment with you as a reader here, Johnny
DeleteHey Lydia! Wow! I just finished reading your post and I must say that you are a very good writer. I love how you say that your pen is your sword. Isn't that so, so true!? A pen can do so many things! I also like when you say to not get discouraged my elders who might be better than you, but instead to use that as motivation. This idea could not only be used in writing, but also in life in general. The way you write seems so smooths and you make everything flow together so well. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
ReplyDelete-Arin Hall
Lydia, I loved reading your take on this assignment. I am so glad that you put your creative spin to it. I like how your letter reads to me as playful and funny, but has a message, too.
ReplyDeleteLydia, this was so cool to read! Very creative. I would never be able to write something like this. I agree with Lacy; you had fun with it, but there was also meaning behind it. The message that stood out to me the most was to discover inspiration and to not be afraid of creating something amazing. Interesting post!
ReplyDeleteThis letter is hard core! I like the whole use of this metaphorical approach. Makes the letter more interesting. Pretty encouraging to!
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