October 20, 2004Words Keep Me Quietafter reading "say it out loud" over at braincrayons, i had to nod my head in understanding. in fact, it wasn't that long ago i was explaining that i used this blog space to do that very thing -- say things out loud (albeit in a virtual sense). i generally don't expect it to be heard, but there is a certain amount of relief by getting words, thoughts, and feelings out of one's head and placed somewhere else. anywhere else. the idea that they are out there where they can possibly be heard only adds to the theraputic value. well, until they are heard by someone for whom those very words cause a world of pain and anguish. and the not so funny thing about it, as guilt and array of other emotions set in, you're left with nowhere to express yourself. sometimes that is good, i suppose, as i've found myself writing things, tucking them away and later thankful i didn't post them. not because i wasn't feeling/thinking that way at the moment, but they were impulsive and simply not meant for being consumed by others. perhaps by simply writing this i'll find my voice again. anything can happen! case in point -- the red sox just beat the yankees in game 7 after being down 3 games to none in the series. now if i can just follow their lead...
Posted by ac at October 20, 2004 10:37 PM
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