Begin by walking, then run like a stag
Tread water, then surge through the stream: salmon
Flap, then find the wings of dragons a drag
Be, then try other ways of being on
Read, then write for a reader you envy
Love, then warm and shatter every heart
Think, then make the darkest puzzle easy
Touch, then weave silk finer than any art
Speak, then orchestrate dialogue divine
Listen, then fill ears with honeyed music
Argue, then crush wars to make ruby wine
Remember, then wear an ancient tunic
Slip your corporeal bonds—imagine
Of words, make infinite, fresh forms—slip in
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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You have a very unique writing style with these. I love it!
Whoaaa, this was so inspirational! I freaking loved it!