I'm like a pencil;
sometimes sharp,
most days
well-rounded,
other times
dull or
occasionally
broken.
Still I write.
j.g. lewis
is a writer/photographer in Toronto.
Month: September 2018
There are the weak, and there are the strong.
Then there are those who look past deficiencies, and the pompous posturing of those who claim to hold the power, and they do what they need to do to support themselves and encourage others.
These people move at a speed they can handle, improving the skills they have, and helping out when they can. There is no rush.
These people are truly strong, of spirit and humanity.
Strength and weakness are not virtues, but seeking to improve the qualities that better serve the world around you is a virtuous path.
Be strong enough to stand up to your negative thoughts, yet weak enough to be affected by your vulnerability.
Our behaviour is influenced by our beliefs. There can never be too much empathy, honesty, respect, or compassion. Chose elements other than power, or lack thereof, to carve out your spot on this planet, and use your true virtues to improve upon life as we know it, and the world as we see it.
Move forward with grace, and in good faith. Keep trying, keep believing.
09/03/2018 j.g.l.
Posted on September 2, 2018 by j.g.lewisLeave a comment
Do you prefer pencil with, or without, an eraser?
For me it is an easy answer: I prefer the eraser attached.
I know I make mistakes and admit it freely; an eraser gives me the opportunity to catch them when I can. I believe a pencil with eraser qualifies as the original word processor, allowing for convenient and effortless correction without losing the flow of your writing. Having to put down the pencil to pick up an eraser is an interruption, and who has that time when writing a heartfelt poem, love letter, or shopping list?
I will still use a pencil sans eraser, but my writing is more timid and less carefree. It’s almost like writing with a pen (where your mistakes will live on forever).
Just as there is a certain charm to a pencil, there is a certain magic to an eraser.
09/02/2018 j.g.l.
Posted on September 1, 2018 by j.g.lewisLeave a comment
off the grid
away from it all
no e-mail
no distractions
don’t answer the call
what else will you do
if you simply unplug?
do you remember
the sound of silence?
09/01/2018 j.g.l.
