A picture is worth a thousand words, as we all know. And it takes a picture, sometimes, to communicate beauty, shock or even the grotesque. Love is a universal language expressed through more than words. We see it in a picture of two seniors on a park bench holding hands and smooching, with a balloon stating “Happy 50th Anniversary!” … a slow song, mellow in content and soothing, with a chorus that expresses everlasting companionship … a soft caress, a pat on the back, a silent kiss blown in your direction, a smile that lasts until the next time you see that person … Without poetry and art, expression of one’s heartfelt intentions may only come across as honorable mentions. When it comes to actions and reactions, and how we express our inner feelings, sometimes it is hard to put into words. Visual aids are needed to have certain thoughts completed – mushy gushy overflowing like a flooded river, icy cold with wind chills guaranteed to make you shiver, three hours later half-asleep sentences being spoken in tones considered whispers before we hang up … what exactly … it’s hard to paint a picture without art and poetry!
Sean is new to the Writer’s Group. Contact: [email protected].
