Language

Words, wrods, wdros, wrdos…what is the difference?  Language is composed of words which is composed of letters, which are composed of lines.  What is it that makes these words so full of meaning?  It is the meaning that humans put behind them and the context in which they are used.  I have had a fascination with the human language since I was a child. 

            My amazement was brought about by my father.  As children most get put into “time-outs,” I however was told to copy down pages of the dictionary.  I was born with the condition dyslexia and had a hard time learning how to use words.  Being told to copy all those words and their definitions helped me to become more diverse in my vocabulary and gave me the ability to articulate myself very well. 

            Over time I have become a recreational writer in order to use my acquired skill.  I use my writing to express myself and have come to enjoy doing it.  I write poetry, short stores and have attempted to write multiple books.  It has slowly become my obsession.

            As any other obsession, it can rule my life.  I can be consumed for days, upon days by my writing.  I have even written a poem containing nothing but my favorite words and definitions.  I would love to continue improving my vocabulary and using it in my everyday life.

            Language is more then words, however.  I also enjoy expressing language through art.  I do this by sketching and painting.  I paint on full and queen sized sheets with water based acrylic paint.  I sketch small on paper and choose to turn my sketches into large scale in order to fully express them. 

            Whenever I finish a piece I try to put words to it.  I either relate it to a poem or short story I have already written, or I create new words for them.  I have recently been wanting to include my writing with my paintings, but have yet to execute this idea.  I have even had the idea of turning and entire book into a highly illustrated painting.

            Language can be used in many ways.  I would encourage people to get involved in as many ways as they possibly can.  I would love to show the infinite amount of ways that people can use language.  Finally I will always appreciate the many ways that it is already expressed, being socially acceptable or not.

Anybody love language as much as I?