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I really have to say, Ron, that it took me a while to read this one because I had to slow down and think of what you were saying. But, since this is an essay, that's a good thing. Essays are supposed to make you slow down as you read to think about the subject and to make you feel what the author feels.
When I read...The idea must be kept from flickering and going out. I must hear the still small voice unflinchingly and keep hearing it. I must be unwaveringly firm to withstand the pressing thoughts that take me from the task. It is to be preferred, indeed, it is essential, that firmness and effort of attention fill my mind as exclusively as possible. ...it brought to mind the problem I have with writing poetry.
It's not so much the words since I'm just as talkative on the keyboard as I am in real life. It's the compression of my ideas, choosing only the words which will convey more meaning, which will give life to the images, the feelings, the pain I want the reader to know.
Your essay, should a person take the time to slow down and appreciate what you have to say, is brilliant.
hugs,
Gail
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