Stone Verses Rock
Diction, or the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, is easy to explain.
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Choose words that sound good together.
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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.