1/15/2018 0 Comments ToneThe attitude a writer takes toward the subject of a work--differs from mood in that this is what the writer intends while mood is what the reader experiences. Tone is revealed through the writer's diction (word choice), figurative language, and structure. Look for it here: I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr. Puzzle by S.M.(M).L. Peaceful and wise beaded and brave this piece at the center held it together dark hair with a feather all dressed in leather the strong nations to whom we're all indebted for home. Hard-talking and working pale and strong this piece came looking for a life beyond rule, separation of church and state. Wanted different, a safe haven, one nation, indivisible, created equal, but all takes time to be meant. Stolen and chained beautiful and brown this piece didn't choose this life. Found strength deep inside with pride and the help of but half a nation to alter the course of history. Even then, not part of the all until future generations can heal. Still more come crossing borders or waters to seek out a new way. At times the way is open, at others it is closed, but always what is new is peered at through narrowed eyes. Forced to assimilate reduced to stereotype nothing left to cling to nothing left that makes sense because making cents is all that is left. Criticized for being critical of capitalism, but it's left each of us with the same questions. You are not me, and I am not you, and we've got to get to where that's just fine. We've seen ounces of greatness from each and every nation and all had the same answer. From Thoreau to Gandhi to King to Yousafzai, look to their kindness, look in your heart for courage to stand alone together in a world that hasn't changed as much as it could. We're selfish and empty preferring entertainment over empathy because if you see me for who I am, and I see you, no longer assuming but actually knowing we can interlock our hands and really mean that gesture to hold us together. It's what makes us different that matters the most. Despite our sameness, our love, hope, and fear, it's the beliefs about them that make them so clear. Each culture carries them in their own way and there's where we've got to get back to. Individually we're broken what's within is bent and won't fit. Without heritage were lost on the table. Instead of making each piece exactly the same, we've got to come together in our own way to feel at peace with this home in the making. No more pushing or shoving to get it together and let's forget edges to let more in looking for a place. Rounded and smoothed we don't fit together, better left with ragged edges not forced into blandness because the pretty picture doesn't make sense when it's covered in blood. When the gunshots fire, let's look and listen to ourselves. Let's not cower in the corner looking outward rather than in. Each time we ignore, we are open to more, we have to admit it's gone wrong. We can swipe away pieces, point fingers and blame, but it still won't come together as it should. In this moment, not the next, stop telling the same story. It's a must to be different, to accept the hurts, and the happiness of the past. It won't be the same, because it's never really been changed, the pieces have always been there. Let's shift our thinking, stop beating our heads, and put our hearts back together instead.
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S.M.(M).L.There's a poet in my soul; she's always been there, but is often neglected. I'm letting her out here. I hope you will too. Here's some unsolicited advice: When your poet speaks to you, just let it out, there's something there, I promise you. Here you'll find ideas about how to hone your craft as I practice mine and lead you to some of my favorite published poems and poets. Archives
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