Penetrating Words

"Tell my every terrible thing you ever did,

and let me love you anyway."

Edgar Allan Poe 

Jumping from the page, the words pierced my heart. Continuing on. more words flooded my awareness with harsh reality. The words were innocently written and not directed to me, but each and every syllable resonated. These penetrating words were more insightful than any psychic could ever be.

And that is the importance of writing, allowing words to flow while releasing our internal expressions. Then if shared with others, once again the verses can be delivered with the strength of spirit.  Words written can take on a life of their own, shifting in meaning, portrayal and implication.

Exchanging buried words can strengthen relationships and advance understanding in both the writer and the reader. This is true whether we know the author or not. Connection is made through the articulation of the words themselves, triggering a broader assessment of meaning in our individual lives.