Kwomais Point Park can seem ethereal and is just one place where I escape into wonder. As a child I escaped into fictional stories and wanted to write my own. All I needed was my imagination and, indeed, years later with some training I became a working writer but of the non-fiction sort. Interviewing many people, I found most folks have a poignant story but few would be told. I learned that to be dull in print irks almost as much as misstated facts and that mundane tales well-written move people to action while critical stories lacking luster sadly can fail. Nowadays, my writings are self-indulgent and how I make sense of my inner ramblings. The
Poets and Storytellers United prompt to "write about writing" reminds me that the pen now more-than-ever
is mightier than the sword, swaying the good and malicious. Choosing words with intent can be a battle. Ideas struggle to grow and compete to show up as meaningful prose.
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Clearly written non-fiction provides information. Well told stories can shine light on the impacts of policies and circumstances. I am grateful to writers for helping me to see the world and to make some sense of my own existence.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow ! Great photos and what a magical place to go to enjoy nature ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I like your description of "escape into wonder." I do that frequently on my hikes, and always look forward to it as a way to recharge.
ReplyDeleteStriking top photo with all those "layers" of "reality" :) And poignant poetry with that image of strength! It's fun to play with words and you do it so well :)
ReplyDeleteDramatic beautiful photos, and some words to think about.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteMaria - "the pen now more-than-ever is mightier than the sword, swaying the good and malicious". How true that is. Thanks for visiting my blog today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteStories in purgatory, yes, and ants that scatter like clouds, change from second to second making it all the more reason to write it down now.
ReplyDeleteAs always lovely images accompany beautifully penned prose and poetry ... well told indeed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous park. Peace Valley near me has a similarly close place in my heart. We writers wield a subtle but powerful magic. I am always a little happier when I see it being used for good.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I only just realised, reading the above, that I have always taken that saying about the pen being mightier than the sword in a positive light – but you are quite right: in these days of social media, conspiracy theories, fake news and hate speech, the written word can be powerful in very bad ways too. In fact, I suppose that was always so.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, I too rejoice in these wonderful photos.
stories in purgatory linger untold... that is so true... beautiful pictures too!
ReplyDelete"Between Heaven and Earth", that's the place in the ether where discarded eMail, blog posts, and all the other stuff on the internet that goes away.
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Very nice pics as usual and I agree pen is mightier than sword but should be used with caution.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe pen is mightier than the sword. You have a way with words! Beautiful landscapes and photos. I would like to walk on that beach and the trail, looks lovely.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great new week.
Lovely landscapes.
ReplyDeleteYes, the power of the written word surpasses that of physical force. You certainly have a gift for articulation! Your images are enjoyable too.
ReplyDeleteYour writing skills to fill the paper with the “beating of your heart” is commendable, Maria, as always. Pen is mightier than sword - I have taken it in a positive meaning, and still now so even when penned words with malicious intention go viral so easily, After all, such words disappear in the meanwhile, while the power of good book remains lifelong. Kwomais Point Park, you have a wonderful place to wonder.
ReplyDelete"Stories in purgatory linger untold". This line made me shiver. So many ideas and lived tales get stuck in limbo. Maybe they all find a way to come out... and be.
ReplyDeleteperfect title for this thoughtful poem, and your beautiful photos! (Sara McNulty)
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