A Testimonial to Writers and Friendship …

Summary

The website content is a heartfelt tribute to writers, particularly poets, who have deeply impacted the author with their ability to evoke emotions and provoke thought through their mastery of words.

Abstract

The author of the web content expresses a profound appreciation for the power of words and the writers who wield them. They credit a steady diet of words, ideas, and the images they conjure for shaping their life. The author holds a special admiration for poets, whose succinct and powerful use of language creates a tapestry of human emotions and experiences. This piece serves as a personal reflection on the transformative nature of literature and poetry, acknowledging the vulnerability and courage it takes to articulate deep human truths. The author also pays homage to specific writers on Medium who have left an indelible mark on them through their works. The article concludes with a thank you to the readers and a special mention to Dr. Mehmet Yildiz for his inspiration and encouragement.

Opinions

The author values the emotional and intellectual impact of reading and considers it a fundamental part of their identity.
Poets are highly regarded by the author for their ability to convey complex emotions and ideas within the constraints of poetic form.
Reading has been a source of personal growth and reflection for the author, prompting them to challenge old ideas and embrace new perspectives.
The author believes that writers, through their words, serve as a bridge between the temporal human experience and the eternal, offering insights and dreams that resonate on a universal scale.
The author feels a sense of community and kinship with writers and readers on Medium, particularly those in the Illumination publication.
Dr. Mehmet Yildiz is recognized for his significant role in inspiring and motivating the author in their endeavors.

To paraphrase Descartes, I read, therefore I am.

I have lived my life on a steady diet of words and ideas and the images they form and see no reason to change anything at this stage of the game. I love words and how they make me feel. I don’t shy away from tears or being vulnerable and have been known to speak freely on subjects, most people reserve for best friends and therapists.

I am particularly fond of poets. The wordsmiths who turn 20 words into a collage of hope and fear, love and desolation that can wither both sword and warrior alike.

Who tempt fate, spar with the Gods and whistle sweetly, fast-stepping through the graveyards of empires past.

They are my people. My hope, my dreams; my key to the gate that lies between me and eternity.

I have read many of you on Medium and particularly in Illumination. I would like to mention as few — by no means all, that have thrilled and delighted me. Made me think, made me mad, made me shed old ideas in favor of something new and more stylish.

To the Poets — may your words linger, your dreams ebb slowly and your hearts beat to the rhythm of the universe as it one day will be.

Thank you for reading. And a particular shout out to Dr. Mehmet Yildiz. For the inspiration, the tenacity and a general sense of — Hey we can do this. 😊

A Testimonial to Writers and Friendship …

To paraphrase Descartes, I read, therefore I am.

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