If I were told to choose just one
A sheer case of 'all or none'
Between to read a book or to write
It would have been a terrible fight
How do you choose between body and soul
Between breath and air, dream and goal
Between passion and love, food and drink
Between how to feel and how to think
Both are linked in every way
'Yin and yang' as Jung would say
Read to write and write to read;
Books devoured, and stories freed
But still a choice if asked to make
For reading intent, for writing sake
An equal balance let there be;
an erudite writer's identity!
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The above comic strip is a humorous attempt by yours truly to depict the ‘read or write’ dilemma by revisiting an ancient Greek myth.
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Dear Priyanka, your poem says it all... there is no choice between reading and writing. I call it a Hobson's choice in my blog post on the same topic. Loved your cartoon as well! :)
ReplyDeleteThe sphinx here is wicked 😅
ReplyDeleteSuch apt choice of words. I share your feelings. Choice is impossible!
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