avatarChandra Santos

Summary

The poem "To Tune a Writer" describes a writer's transition from traditional pen-and-paper writing to embracing online platforms, finding joy in typing stories that turn thoughts into music.

Abstract

The poem narrates the journey of a writer once seen as old-fashioned for using pen and paper, who discovers a newfound love for online writing. This love transforms the act of writing into a delightful experience, involving blogging, freelancing, and the rhythmic act of typing. The writer finds that her thoughts, when typed out, resemble a drumbeat, creating a tune that resonates with her, proving that writing can indeed tune a writer, just as music tunes an instrument.

Opinions

  • The writer initially had a traditional approach to writing, preferring pen and paper.
  • The discovery of online writing platforms introduced a delightful shift in the writer's craft.
  • Typing is likened to playing music, suggesting that the act of writing can be as expressive and rhythmic as creating tunes.
  • There is a realization that the medium of writing (online versus on paper) can influence the writer's connection with their work.
  • The poem conveys a sense of surprise and enlightenment as the writer learns that writing can be akin to composing music, capable of tuning the writer's inner self.

To Tune a Writer

A poem

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Often considered an old-fashioned writer

one that would take pen to the paper

until one day

when a certain love appeared

a love for a newfound platform

online writing was delightful

blogging, freelancing and of course TYPING

and on a certain day, she found herself

tapping on the keys

and with each thought, she typed out a story

much like a drumbeat starting up a tune

and before she knew it her thoughts were music

and a strange thing befell

when she thought one could only write thoughts right on paper

she learned in fact

you could write a tune to tune a writer

Poetry
Musical Instruments
Typing
Writing
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