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lassecash
5y
Unity in Thoughts, Words and Deed
Unity in Thoughts, Words and Deed
writing. freestyle. science. structure. language. sequencing. music. sound. vibration. pulse. programming. meaning. living words. broadcasting. self-expression. reason. playwright.
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igider
allegories
8y
Allegory | Definition of Allegory
Allegory | Definition of Allegory
I first learned about allegories when studying William Blake's poem, 'The Poison Tree'. An allegory is a story, told in symbolic ideas and metaphors. In other words, saying one thing, but meaning another.
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igider
wordsmith
8y
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‘Learn, unlearn, relearn.’
‘Learn, unlearn, relearn.’
What do I mean? This is part of a quote by the American futurist Alvin Toffler. Sadly he has since passed away, but his ideas live on. The full version goes like this: ‘The illiterate of the 21st century
igider
wordsmith
8y
The Origin of the Word Dunce
The Origin of the Word Dunce
img Ever get the impression that many things we take for granted are not as they seem? That we live in a bit of a topsy-turvy world? As I get older, I am beginning to think so! For example, take the word
igider
wordsmith
8y
august | Origin and meaning of the name august
august | Origin and meaning of the name august
Auspicious August the 8th month of the year in the Julian & Gregorian calendars was originally named Sextilis in Latin because it was the 6th month in the original
igider
wordsmith
8y
Serendipity Day
Serendipity Day
img 18th Aug 2018 is known as Serendipity Day. Serendipity... one of my favourite words perhaps for the sheer joy &
igider
wordsmith
8y
Are you a left-hander?
Are you a left-hander?
Did you know something sinister happened six days ago? What’s more, it happened all over the world! What am I talking about? International Left-handers Day! It was on Monday and has been celebrated every
igider
wordsmith
8y
🚨15 Rules To Avoid The Grammar Police! 🚨
🚨15 Rules To Avoid The Grammar Police! 🚨
Being a writer can be tough for all sorts of reasons, and one
thematoog
artzone
8y
This same... (Original Poem)
This same... (Original Poem)
If you want the devil, you'll have to go with his horns too. Quite ugly maybe too. At least though more honest. Then again I ain't only bad, I'll also be angelic, but then I got to use my wings to soar
thematoog
artzone
8y
Afterlife (Original Poem)
Afterlife (Original Poem)
Out of life, in the life. What is there to see in the beyond? What is so more special tomorrow? What would you do tomorrow, when you can't even touch it yet? What does happen after death? Do you even really
igider
wordsmith
8y
The Origins Of The Word 'Calculus'
The Origins Of The Word 'Calculus'
I came across something recently that I found a bit shocking. You might too, especially if you're scientifically inclined. But first a disclaimer.  I honestly don't know if it's true, although it
igider
wordsmith
8y
What is the source of the magical sauce that makes word sorcery?
What is the source of the magical sauce that makes word sorcery?
In other words, would you like to try a portion of my magical word potion? Let's begin. Isn’t it strange how in our first term at school we learn how words are spelled to create a sentence of terms… and
igider
wordsmith
8y
Today’s #WordsmithWednesday Word Is ... ‘Hello’ Or ‘Hallo’
Today’s #WordsmithWednesday Word Is ... ‘Hello’ Or ‘Hallo’
IMG "Hello from the other side. I must have called a thousand times." 📞 Today’s WordsmithWednesday word is ... ‘Hello’ (or ‘hallo’). Incredibly, this short little word has an interesting history. Popular
igider
wordsmith
8y
Ever get the feeling that the English language is missing a few useful words? 🤔
Ever get the feeling that the English language is missing a few useful words? 🤔
Okay, I totally get that you cannot miss what you never had. However, there are a lot of interesting foreign words that we could also do with in English (well I think so anyway!). Here are just a few:
igider
wordsmith
8y
‘So come on let me entertain you...’ #WordsmithWednesday
‘So come on let me entertain you...’ #WordsmithWednesday
img Entertain. Now that’s an interesting word. I know when we use it nowadays we broadly think of amusement, hospitality, an agreeable diversion, a bit of fun, a good show etc. But you might be a little
rei.mon
reimon
8y
Reimon-PrayHARD (lyrics).....http://my.notjustok.com/track/336951/reimon-pray-hard
Reimon-PrayHARD (lyrics).....http://my.notjustok.com/track/336951/reimon-pray-hard
{Hook} Times are getting so critical_ prayHard people are getting so brutal_ prayHard the street is getting so bloody_ prayHard when i am praying in tongues don't try to stop me cos i am speaking to God
igider
wordsmith
8y
Take me to your leader, Earthling’ #WordsmithWednesday
Take me to your leader, Earthling’ #WordsmithWednesday
img Take me to your leader, Earthling’ This might sound like a line out of a cheesy Ed Wood sci-fi B movie.  But did you know that that the word ‘Earthling’ is originally Anglo-Saxon and meant something
wordymouth
amwriting
8y
Author Reading: The Voices in My Head
Author Reading: The Voices in My Head
The voices constantly interrupt me. So I started writing down their conversations. from my blog with SteemPress :
wordymouth
amwriting
8y
On My Walk in Downtown Las Vegas
On My Walk in Downtown Las Vegas
I try to walk at least 3,000 steps in the morning. And if I can I find the time, another 3,000 steps in the afternoon. Sometimes I stop and smell the roses or just take pictures of them. If you look carefully,
wordymouth
amwriting
8y
The Trolley Cable Room
The Trolley Cable Room
When I visited San Francisco, I found myself standing outside a cable car museum and the very spot where a large wheel pulled the cable up the hill. I suppose I never thought about a central gearbox pulling

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