Writers Create Magic With Words
We all love the magic of stories. They've been with us since the dawn of time.
This poem is written in support of those writers who are trying to make a living in a world paradigm of power, greed and obfuscation.
Writing makes a valuable contribution to society and should not be devalued or underappreciated.
Best wishes to all those from the Writers Guild of America. No one should need to strike to achieve acknowledgement and fairness. May the pen remain mightier than the sword.
Writers create magic with words
By Michelle Morris
03/05/2023
Writers create magic with words
They are the backbone of
Movies and shows
Seen around the world
They spin and weave
Tapestries of delight
Of intrigue and humour
Drama, love and fright
And yet they're so often underpaid
Overworked and taken for granted
While those in power take
The lion's share of money and time
Writers who win awards
Are perceived to be successful
But it's all an illusion created
To hide the truth of their situations
We need a paradigm shift
To create equity and freedom
Shining a spotlight on the blessing
Of our writers' soul inspired contributions
© Michelle Morris, 2023
Aequus = Latin for equal is the etymology for equity.
Paradigm traces to a Greek verb meaning "to show," and has been used in English to mean "example" or "pattern" since the 15th century.
Copyright © Michelle Morris | Year Posted 2023
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