Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Editing

When I use the word 'about',
I get enraged and want to shout.
Or when describing, I say 'very',
but it's a word I long to bury.
Certain words I use 'a lot',
but usually best if they're forgot.
My brain will often sneak in 'that'.
Taunting me, it's such a brat.
And umpteen times I see 'just',
another word I do not trust.
This problem I have always 'had',
but correcting makes my readers glad.
Yes, now you know what I 'think',
laziness makes my writing stink.
I edit tedious words like 'really',
And let creativity flow more freely.
Clarifying what I 'began',
Editing is a constant plan.

J.A.Scott

2 comments:

  1. We think we know,
    to use words that show,
    we know of what we speak.

    Yet, it's clear to see,
    fooling not you or me,
    the writing really reeks.

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    1. I hate editing, but in the end, it makes whatever I write more enjoyable and easy to read.

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