Stone Verses Rock
Diction, or the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, is easy to explain.
Choose words that sound good together.
However, the practical application of this advice isn't as easy. Don't worry, though, as I have got your back.
Read the Following Poem:
I could have written about the suns rays,
Lighting up dust and a wide-eyed cat.
I could have written about the small pond, which lays next to the bamboo,
That pond is filled with icy cold water clear enough to see the brilliant koi beneath.
I could have written about the scent of the house,
And how it clings to my memories,
It smells like home.
I could have written about peace,
About the rocks and the sound they make when you step on them,
They move to make room for you.
I could have written about any of this,
But instead, I chose to write about home,
And in turn,
It all.
Now read the second draft:
I could have written about the soft suns rays,
Lighting up dust and a wide-eyed cat.
I could have written about the modest pond, which made its home next to the bamboo,
That pond is filled with glacial water clear enough to see the luminous koi beneath.
I could have written about the scent of the house,
And how it adheres to my memories,
It smells like home.
I could have written about peace,
About the pebbles and the sound they make when you step on them,
They move to make space for you.
I could have written about any of this,
But instead, I chose to write about home,
And in turn,
It all.