Use Your Words
Have you ever heard a parent tell their toddler to use their words? That's how I feel about writing. This Song captured me partly because of the lyrics.
Lord, make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors
Who would've thought forever could be severed
by the sharp knife of a short life
The writer uses words to make metaphors that create interesting images. She created a mood with her words, which is so important for us to do in our books.
Do your words evoke the mood you're going for in a particular scene? What about your metaphors? Have you ever heard this song before?
Lord, make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors
Who would've thought forever could be severed
by the sharp knife of a short life
The writer uses words to make metaphors that create interesting images. She created a mood with her words, which is so important for us to do in our books.
Do your words evoke the mood you're going for in a particular scene? What about your metaphors? Have you ever heard this song before?
Comments
Katie, lol, too funny!
I'm working on doing those things in my writing--not always easy.
Those lyrics are so sad. I haven't heard the song before but it has a definite mood.
I do like The Band Perry.
That's good writing.
"What I never did is done."
So simple, but so meaningful.
Playing with words is my favorite part of writing. I guess that's why I love revising so much more than first drafts.
What a lovely song. I had not heard it but the metaphor is fabulous!
Thanks for sharing. Cheers~
Hey Mary C! True about revising, although for me I have to try to tone myself down a bit. I think I might wander into purple a bit. lol
Loree, Exactly!
Me too, Heather. :-)
Lisa, you know, I've never read her work but I hear about it a lot. I really need to sit down and read something by her.
Anita, I didn't know you knew them! And yep, I think your writing is incredibly evocative. ;-)
Sometimes, it's really hard to use the right word or expression to show readers what I'm trying to say, how I want the mood to fall. There's just so many of them out there to chose from!
(and loved your post about Napoleon Dynomite - so very true -- there's more to that movie than "meets the eye" - just love it)
I haven't heard this song, but it creates some powerful images.
This type of writing doesn't come easily to me. Practice, practice, practice!
Blessings,
Susan :)
--Mel
i rarely have to tell maddy to use her words. she uses them SO often.... :)