Use your words, and your hands

Summary

Joe Luca, a writer and editor for ILLUMINATION, presents a poetic response to a challenge by Marla Bishop, Sherry McGuinn, and P.G. Barnett, incorporating the word "gesticulate" and encourages others to participate in the writing prompts.

Abstract

The web content showcases a creative piece by Joe Luca, who accepted a writing challenge from fellow writers to use the word "gesticulate" in a poem. The poem emphasizes the power of non-verbal communication through gestures as a means to express feelings that words alone may not convey. Luca's work is a testament to the artistry of language and the magic of expression through poetry. Additionally, the content includes an invitation for readers to engage with the writing prompts and a brief introduction of Luca's background as a published author across various genres, including children's stories, short fiction, non-fiction articles, screenplays, and poetry. The page also features links to Luca's other articles on Medium, covering topics such as political commentary and the significance of poetry.

Opinions

Joe Luca values the use of expressive language and the importance of non-verbal communication, as highlighted by the poem's focus on gesticulation.
The author appreciates the community aspect of writing, seen in the acknowledgment of the challenge issued by other writers and the encouragement for others to join in on the prompts.
Luca's inclusion of a variety of his published works suggests a pride in his diverse writing portfolio and a desire to share his versatile writing style with his audience.
The poem conveys a sense of enthusiasm and optimism about the ability of gestures to communicate deeply felt emotions and the effectiveness of such expressions in conveying meaning.

Use your words, and your hands — Gesticulate!

Poem

Image from Pixabay — niekverlaan

Marla Bishop and Sherry McGuinn issued a gentle challenge to use the word Summertime, which P.G. Barnett did. Then he issued a Barnett-like challenge to use the word — Gesticulate. So, I did. 😊

It’s never too late to gesticulate … To say what you really feel.

Use your hands in a way that your mouth just won’t say, In the end, you’ll get it done.

For in your hands, there’s magic there are words between the words, There’s art, music and appreciation …. Oh, gesticulation!

Using Paul’s tags to move things along. Cheers. And join in, if you like on either prompt.

Joe Luca is writer and editor for ILLUMINATION and a published author and writer of children’s stories, short fiction, non-fiction articles, screenplays and poetry. Publications include Child’s Life, Children’s Playmate and others. There are some other articles below — have a read. And thank you for stopping by.

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Use your words, and your hands — Gesticulate!

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