Sometimes the words that writers use <br /> have different meanings and values. <br />For words don’t always mean the same <br />and common words don’t play the game. <br /> <br />Some words can mean their opposite <br />A writer must be explicit <br /> selecting words in such a way. <br />Their meaning is as clear as day. <br /> <br />Avoiding in particular <br />the words that seem familiar <br />That sound the same when they are not. <br />Meanings can differ quite a lot <br /> <br />Like seams and seems or there and their. <br />A writer has to be aware <br />Simplicity is his finest tool <br /> and that his readers as a rule <br /> <br />Are not concerned with the syntax <br />Your words should help them to relax <br />If they do not then you will fail <br />your efforts all to no avail. <br /> <br />Although your words are scholarly <br /> perfectly composed grammatically. <br />Successful writers in the main <br />make sure they write to entertain. <br /> <br /> They cater to the public taste <br /> they haven’t got the time to waste <br />Writing works which won’t be read <br />That will not earn their daily bread. <br /> <br />Those who write professionally <br /> research their market thoroughly. <br />The must be certain it will sell <br />and some of them do very well. <br /> <br />Amateurs, who post on the net <br />are not constrained they can forget <br />The publishers and critics views <br /> and simply write the way they choose. <br /> <br />Though they won’t earn a single cent <br />it doesn’t matter, They’re content <br /> with comments that their readers make. <br />They love to write for its own sake. <br /> <br />23/06/2009 <br />http: // blog.myspace.com/poeticpiers<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/do-it-your-way-for-stephen-stirk/
