My philosophy is, if one can't write it a bit differently, why bother writing it at all, no matter how pretty or motivational the work -- why repeat what others say beautifully? Creation is infinite -- why limit one's self, and one's God? When writing I throw out tons of publishable material, till a phrase pops onto paper, that has a hint of something original. Then I go with it. Let the Muse lead.
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Although lost to history, one may imagine that the origin of the phrase 'to face the music' is that Scottish military formations placed their musicians in the rear. So soldiers had the choice of going forward into battle, or turning back and listening to the bagpipes. This accounts for their bravery.
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If Aphrodite were to glance at your beauty, she would be jealous.
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When I start to write, I try to make of myself a blank slate...left with just the impulse that got me there, at the lone scrimmage. I sit quietly...waiting.... Until an interesting thought or phrase, can be even one word eagerly presenting itself. Then I begin the poem, letting the impulse lead beyond. To me, poetry, along with everything else a writer uses for definition and motivation, above all else is viewed as sacred -- alive and independent literary expression in a manic, schizoid way:)
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EKPHRASIS an art poem personalised
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The phrase "Long time no see" is preferable to "Oh, it's you again."
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Words. How to avoid a cliche’ phrase?
Go for a walk.
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Mother: the tenderest word on the world's lips. —Khalil Gibran, loose translation/interpretation/paraphrase by Michael R. Burch for Mother's Day 2022
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God's ultimate masterpiece is a mother's heart. —St. Therese of Lisieux, loose translation/interpretation/paraphrase by Michael R. Burch
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Phrased correctly, every question contains its own answer. Knowing that was Socrates' genius.
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half a man, it's my present
half a heart, it's your past
- Luiz D. Syphre
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I reminisce and bring you life
you come alive
and bring me death! - Luiz D. Syphre
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"When you begin a sentence or a phrase with the word hate you are severely limiting yourself."
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Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
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