"Inspired Elly" (photo by Roberto Kaplan)
I desire, no, I aim to change the world - I admit it - by the stroke of a pen or keyboard, by the words from my heart.
Congruent with my vision of scribing poems and songs - a form of rap or slam poetry perhaps - and more with children. Not just any words, but inspirational words. Words that come to me like...what?!...instant recognition, instant knowing. Like there is no doubt in my mind. It is clear. Crystal clear.
These kids’ lives will change, the world will change, one beat, one poem, one song, one heart at a time. :)
In some small way, I echo that sentiment Elly. What is this world if we cannot change it by our efforts? And as a writer, we have the greatest power at our disposal, the power of words. :)
ReplyDeleteYour comment Shailaja reminds me of a famous quote - you may know it - by Margaret Mead, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." More power to us writers, individually AND as a group! ;) <3
DeleteBaby steps take us far... Like your thought Elly.
ReplyDeleteYes for sure Tulika. I need to start taking one baby step at a time! ;) <3
DeleteThis is such a wonderful thought you know..What can be better than words that inspire children...? Beautifully done
ReplyDeleteThanks Nabanita! Well, the original thought didn't come from me actually. It came from 'Source' - inspiration/intuition, Spirit, God. That's why, in part, I refer to it as 'my vision.' ;) <3
DeleteWow, such a lovely thought! Write to change the world! :) thanks, Elly... For sharing it
ReplyDeleteThanks Asma, though that prompt came from the WriteTribe blogging community. Perhaps you wish to join it? ;) <3
DeleteOh, I would love to! Tell me about it, Elly :)
DeleteJust google 'Write Tribe' or type www.writetribe.com and get in contact with Corinne, the organizer. Have fun! ;) <3
DeleteWe writers have the capacity to bring about a change. "The pen is mightier than the sword"
ReplyDeleteYes, for sure Usha! I take it that is why you write, perhaps in part? ;) <3
DeleteWords are our might and pen our sword to win the battle. Superbly written, Elly:)
ReplyDeletehttp://vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/100-words-on-saturday-the-writing-dilemma/
Indeed "the pen is mightier than the sword" as the expression goes or at least, us writers would like to think so! ;) Thanks Vishal. :) <3
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