Realize
We devour in
Seconds the work of many
Months without knowing
The labor in each letter
Or the faith hidden within.
Photo by Alex G R on Unsplash
May the Words Flow
We devour in
Seconds the work of many
Months without knowing
The labor in each letter
Or the faith hidden within.
Photo by Alex G R on Unsplash
Dominic Alapat
An insightful poem about the creative endeavour! Yes, it just takes a few seconds/minutes to read a piece of writing that may have taken long for the writer to write! And, we may also miss out the meaning the author wishes to convey! Wise words Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you kindly, Dominic!
NatashaMarie
How true, each syllable subjected to scrutiny, as we ponder clicking “publish”. 💜
Jaya Avendel
Your words are like a poem themselves! 🙂
glowsteady
So true, it’s so easy to look at so many things in the creative industry especially and forget how many hours went into making a 3 minute song or 90 minute movie. Such a thoughtful piece that can be applied to so many things x
Sophie
Jaya Avendel
Exactly! A three minute song has so much labor behind it.
bournemouthgirl
So true with blog posts, books, paintings and a lot of creativity. Definitely should be more appreciative of the time and effort that goes into a piece. Thank you for sharing!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for your appreciation!
Lisa's Notebook
On the flippant side, this is how I always feel about cooking a meal (!) but I think this is very true of how we consume books and poetry. We don’t very often stop to consider just how long a piece of prose or poetry has taken to craft, we just appreciate the finished work. Beautifully put, Jaya 🙂
Jaya Avendel
I love the comparison to food!
Appreciation is one of the best things in the world.
Melissa Kacar
This poem is so beautifully written! It applies to so many different aspects of life, especially when it comes to the creative field. This is a great reminder to think deeper into the process of what it took to create something, whatever that may be. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Jaya Avendel
A reminder is, often, all we need. Thank you!
Shantanu Baruah
so deep and beautifully put
eob2
Enjoyed this meal! 😉 A delicious morsel.
Jaya Avendel
🙂 <3
Lana Likes
Great poem, so true too! It’s like with artists that are told their prices are too high, but these people don’t see the blood, sweat, and tears that go into work.
Jaya Avendel
Wow, I love this thought! It rang true with me.
short-prose-fiction
Excellent Java. 💕
Violet Lentz
So true, and it leaves me feeling guilty at times as I know the anguish that goes into a piece and the seconds it takes to devour it first hand..
Jaya Avendel
I try to remember to treasure each word I read. I enjoy putting moments in words for others to enjoy, if only for a moment.
Merry Christmas!
Bill
Love this Jaya. Really well done!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it!
Bill
My pleasure!