I have yet to meet a writer who isn't crazy all of the time from time to time. There is much to be said about those who toss words back and forth in their brain, simmering the placement and delivery of each sentence with care. Writers, we watch people in different ways than non-writers. Being uncomfortable isn't necessarily a bad thing- it's an experience that allows us to later write what we have just witnessed- we recognize new feelings, in ourselves and in others. We note the twitch in a stranger's eye when he says the name, "Guinness"-- a nervous tick that possibly arises from guilt. Maybe he lost his wife recently, and drinks to numb the pain? Or worse, maybe his wife isn't dead at all- maybe she left him because he loves that Guinness more than her. That stranger sticks in our head for hours, days, weeks-- "Why?" plaguing our mind, a need to understand his character.
We are a crazy, crazy lot. Isn't it wonderful? Maddening, yes-- but I'm thankful to have a critical view of the world, to see it through my eyes.
We must remember, that even in the midst of madness, one must continue on writing. We must not stop due to laziness, or fear the emotions that are desperately trying to surface through our fingers. Allow the vulnerability to transform you!
I love your style when you are writing in your "stream of consciousness"
ie- "Writers, we watch people in different ways than non-writers. Being uncomfortable isn't necessarily a bad thing- it's an experience that allows us to later write what we have just witnessed- we recognize new feelings, in ourselves and in others. We note the twitch in a stranger's eye when he says the name, "Guinness""
I can hear how you must sound with each sentence! You speak like a poet in many ways.
And thank you-- you reminded me that being crazy and over analytical has it's advantages!
I love your style when you are writing in your "stream of consciousness"
ReplyDeleteie- "Writers, we watch people in different ways than non-writers. Being uncomfortable isn't necessarily a bad thing- it's an experience that allows us to later write what we have just witnessed- we recognize new feelings, in ourselves and in others. We note the twitch in a stranger's eye when he says the name, "Guinness""
I can hear how you must sound with each sentence! You speak like a poet in many ways.
And thank you-- you reminded me that being crazy and over analytical has it's advantages!
ah, well you are too kind!!! thank you!
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