Words

Hi!
I'd like you to meet me. I am an author (Okay! Okay! I am trying to be one!). Optimistic?(you bet!).With stars in my eyes,A pen in hand and wads and wads of virtual paper waiting to translate my thoughts into words.For your approval,of course!!!Okay, so now that is settled, let's get down to the brass tacks. So what do I write about?
A well-wisher suggested "Intricacies of Life in a Metro". There is so much that one can write about this.Seems so deceptively easy …...But Would you want to read about something so plainly boring???I would'nt.....So that get's ruled out.Another friend suggest an autobiography,experiences in my life.For two reasons, I veto that topic.One,Iam not a vain,out of job celebritytrying to cling on to a already exhausted life of fame.Two,There aren't any experiences worth sharing in my life,which would raise eyebrowsor interest readers......unless I make up a few!!!
Oh, my! If the starting point itself is going to pose such a problem,what should this poor writer do? Where exactly to start, considering that the decision on a topic is by itself,so daunting an obstacle at the very outset!
But No fear.After further deliberations,i did come up with a topic...."Words!!!!!"
Read on…
A lesser essayist would throw in the towel. Not this one. No way! Iam trying a different tack: It's just about words.....a essential part of everyday life.Well Is it?? Start writing??? Easier said than done!But No harm in giving it a shot.The Acceptance of the topic can be deciphered as the momentum flows.So here goes......
The power of the word can never be underestimated. As so rightly and famously said"The pen is mightier than the sword." In the hands of a competent 'wordsmith', words can be enticed into performing Herculean tasks. Words can be coaxed and cajoled into communicating crisp, clear and concise connotations comprehensively. Words can be very temperamental, too. An expert at word craft would effortlessly be able to whip up public sentiment or public outcry with the judicious use of words. Nations have won their independence, or rid themselves of their tyrannical regimes, thanks to well-worded exhorting propaganda speeches and leaflets from leaders with the gift of the gab.
In the commercial world, the effective communicator - the user of words to the best effect, is the one who wins. The eye-catching advertisement,the persuasive salesman - these are the ultimate victors. In the legal world, more cases have been won by way of a lucid presentation of an effectualargument than by any other means. On the other hand, even a watertight case can be messed up solely due to an ineffective presentation.
There do exist situations which cannot be handled by words. Extreme grief, for instance. The loss of a loved one is one such occasion where even the choicest selection of words, however sincere, can never, ever, hope to alleviate the misery felt by the grieved. Another example would be,how does one end such an article? Words fail me!
This can go on and on…....Decisions, decisions! Have I taken a Topic too much to handle????And the utter helplessness of not being able to resolve this simple issue,at my first attempt at writing!!!!!It Hurts,But I'll go on.......
Generally, when people get their way with others, they do it with words; they want others to agree with their point of view, give them what they want, or do what they ask. Such people’s victims unknowingly make choices based on emotional appeals and logical tricks, which allows the manipulator to controltheir thinking, and their behavior, setting themselves up to be used for someone else’s interests. For example, in William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Cassius persuades Brutus to turn against his best friend, Decius reinterprets Calphurnia’s dream that leads Caesar to his fate, and Antony convinces the crowd of plebeians to turn against the honorable Brutus. Their powerful words are used as a tool to mislead and deceive even the most intelligent men in this tragic drama.
More and more options! And still more decisions to be taken! Not the wavering writer's cup of tea! No thank you, if you please!
"Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt you", goes one playground rhyme. How wrong this can be should be quite clear,as we all know that words can really hurt a person. Although we can learn from them, words that breathe hate are no good. When obscene words are directed at us, they can cause just as much pain, if not more, than a hit. When people start to use obscenities with ethnic or racial slurs,it will and should push some sensitive buttons in all of us.
The way things have taken shape, at this juncture, even the most optimistic of writers will find the outlook bleak and drive even the most persistentscribe to call it a day and wish the hopes of writing an article, goodbye. But, wait!! On second thoughts, perhaps a sequential narration of this discussion,by itself, meets the requirements of an article!
The writer has done it at last!!At Least he thinks he has.But The question remains.........Do You????