#wordweaves

[llovelymoonn]

a collection of quotes on love

john beer the waste land and other poems: "the waste land" \\ delmore schwartz selected poems (1938-1958): summer knowledge: "narcissus" \\ kathryn maris singles cruise \\ @typewriter-worries journal entry - 8.17.22 \\ billy-ray belcourt a history of my brief body (via @fairydrowning) \\ warsan shire bless the daughter raised by a voice in her head (via @facinaoris) \\ tove jansson in a letter to tuulikki pietilä (1957) (via @clefairytea) \\ sharon olds the promise \\ isabel allende the house of the spirits (via @girlfictions) \\ ma yan love poem \\ faiz ahmad faiz memory: "ashes and blossoms" (tr. sain sucha) (via @metamorphesquee) \\ louise glück poems 1962-2012: "marathon" (via @weltenwellenltenwellen) \\ eliza griswold wideawake field: poems: "flood" \\ stephen bertman handbook to life in ancient mesopotamia

buy me a coffee

[jaggedjawjosh]

In the journey of life, health is the true wealth. Embrace it, nurture it, and the world becomes limitless.

[curseweb-www]

logging off can u do me a favor and rb w ur favourite word/ phrase i might stitch something up once i get enough words :3

[amandaannotates]

[dal23journal-blog]

Exploring the Divine Flow in Writing: A Writer's Perspective

By Leon Basin I don’t call myself an international literary writer. I don’t doubt my place among words. But names like that aren’t mine to take. Titles are crowns handed down by the people who read, who feel, who are moved. Writers, philosophers, seekers—they are the ones who say who we are. I am a vessel. A scribe with hands on the keys, trying to capture the light that God has poured…

[residences-of-the-darkforest]

Aloemist when Jaggedtalon gets to the df: hold my cactus

Wordweaver: tear him to shreds, aunty, I will hold your cactus

use the cactus! and maybe Avery can help to make sure there won’t be another SA victim again iykwim

[amarnths]

SOURCE MATERIAL: EXCEPT OF MY OWN / GIF OF BRANDY FROM 'I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER" (1998) / PAINTING FROM MARIAN WILDER / EXCEPT OF MY OWN / TAYCE, OF DRAG QUEENS UK / GIF OF ANGELA BASSETT, "VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN" (1995) / SCREENCAP FROM MIDNIGHT MASS. "BOOK I: GENESIS".

[residents-of-the-darkforest]

Webstripe’s guide for telling Wordweaver and Cam apart:

Wordweaver:

- tall af

- two shadows

- creepy voice

Cam:

- bright green eyes

- weird voice

- really strong

Cam on stilts

[bills-bible-basics]

STAY ALERT IF THEY DIVERT -- a poem and song by Bill Kochman #LyingPoliticians #Politics #Poem To see other poems related to this one, and to listen to the actual song, go to: https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/index.html#America-and-Political-Poems Article: "To Vote, or Not to Vote": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/To-Vote-Or-Not-To-Vote-01.html "God Raises Up Leaders" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse032.html "Obey the Powers That Be" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse405.html "Righteousness Exalts a Nation" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse248.html "Worldliness" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse078.html Article: "The Heavenly Vision: Have You Got It?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/hvnlyvis.html Article: "One From Beyond: Hebrew of Hebrews": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/One-From-Beyond-Hebrews-1.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/stay-alert-if-they-divert-a-poem-by-bill-kochman/?STAY%20ALERT%20IF%20THEY%20DIVERT%20--%20a%20poem%20and%20song%20by%20Bill%20Kochman

[mqmotivate]

Famous Quotes - When Kafka said ‘You wouldn’t believe the kind of person I could become if you wanted it’ and when Brontë said ‘If you ever looked at me with what I know is in you, I would be your slave’ and when Sartre said ‘if I’ve got to suffer it may as well be at your hands’. Read more at - https://minimalistquotes.com

[llovelymoonn]

my favourite mary oliver quotes

marengo (via @louisegluck​) \\ the uses of sorrow \\ north country \\ upstream: selected essays (via @feral-ballad​) \\ felicity: “moments” (via @louisegluck​) \\ franz marc’s blue horses (via @prehistoricmancunt​) \\ dogfish (via @archiveofyearning​ --> i love this whole post with all my heart <33) \\ don’t hesitate \\ felicity: “i did think, let’s go about this slowly” \\ devotions: “from west wind” (via @feral-ballad​)

buy me a chai latte

[hertwood]

lewis tiktok to taylor swift 'it's time to go' STAT

[wordweavewonder]

WordWeave WonderXpress: Ten MISSED conceptions about the English language you prolly don't know!

Welcome on board, thrill-seekers of language! I am Kyle, and I will be your guide in today’s adventure. Fasten your seatbelts for an exciting voyage through the bizarre realm of English language today. Prepare yourself for turns, twists, and a ton of fun as we dispel several falsehoods that have long caused misunderstandings in language. Hop on in and welcome to WordWeave Wonders! Our destination? English language misconceptions!

1. Before I After E Except After C:

With several exceptions, the English language does not strictly follow this norm. Terms like "seize" and "weird" contradict it, thus it's more of a suggestion than a hard and fast law. We must be alert to this peculiarity of English spelling.

2. Apostrophes and Possession:

Because "its" indicates possession and "it's" is a contraction of "it is," people frequently confuse the two words. Names with an apostrophe ('s') provide an additional level of intricacy; whether to use an apostrophe or not depends on the style guide and the individual.

3. 'An' Goes Before Words That Start with H:

Words that begin with 'h' should use 'an' before them depending on the sound rather than the letter. Even though the word "history" starts with a "h," the sound is a consonant "h," hence the correct phrase is "a history" rather than "an history."

4. Hyphens and Dashes:

Dashes have distinct functions in sentence construction, whereas hyphens link words in particular instances. Understanding the differences between emdashes, endashes, and hyphens improves the accuracy and readability of your work.

5. 'Would Of' and 'Off Of':

Accepting the appropriate contractions, like "would've," helps prevent the widespread misunderstanding that arises from the spoken contraction "would've" sounding like "would of." Like this, using shorter prepositions in place of "off of" preserves professionalism and clarity.

6. English Proficiency and Regional Dominance:

Although native speakers may perform exceptionally well in spoken English, advanced writing calls for abilities. Proficiency in writing is not enough to master academic writing; one must also grasp formal structures, styles, and conventions.

7. British English Superiority:

Even while American and British English both have distinctive qualities, it is arbitrary to think of one as being better than the other. Since language is a living thing, it is always changing and offers unique linguistic flavors that are influenced by the historical and cultural backgrounds of its speakers.

8. Starting Sentences with Conjunctions:

It is not a grammatical rule, but a stylistic preference, that sentences cannot begin with a conjunction. This method has been employed for decades by numerous well-known writers, from Shakespeare up to Bard, adding to the language's organic flow and fluidity.

9. Ending Sentences with Prepositions:

Rather than being a matter of grammar, the dislike of concluding sentences with a preposition comes from historical influences. Enforcing strict restrictions prohibiting the use of prepositions at sentence ends can impede the expression of natural language in English.

10. The Passive Voice Predicament:

The passive voice has definite use in informational communication; it is not intrinsically wrong. Even though it's best to avoid overusing it, there are instances in which the passive voice improves clarity, particularly when the action's performer is unclear or irrelevant.

That's it, language daredevils! Even though English grammar has its peculiarities, the journey is unquestionably exciting. Thus, welcome the curves and accept the twists as the delight of language takes you on a memorable adventure! Once again, I am Kyle, your humble guide, signing-off as you take off from today’s ride. Peace!

About the Author:

Kyle Christian C. Villalon, simply known as Kyle, is a bona fide student of Bulacan State University – Sarmiento Campus currently taking the program of Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English, and Minor in Mandarin.

Kyle has been a self-proclaimed connoisseur of fine arts, natural science, history, anything weeb-ish, and cats throughout his lifetime. He has been a representative of his school in matters of journalism and science and garnered a couple of awards. His hobbies include painting, drawing, sketching, art viewing, reading history books, watching anime, motorcycle riding, and rubbing the bellies of their family cats. 

He is currently writing and illustrating his own one-shot comic and juggles academics at the same time as of writing. He aspires to become a professional comic creator and an educator someday, hoping to graduate college without going insane.

References:

Ginger Article - 8 biggest misconceptions about the English language. (n.d.). Www.gingersoftware.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024, from https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/8-biggest-misconceptions-about-the-english-language

Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language. (2014, September 1). The Writer’s Cookbook. https://www.writerscookbook.com/fake-rules-of-grammar/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2019, December 20). Common English usage misconceptions. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_English_usage_misconceptions

10 Misconceptions About the English Language. (2015, May 19). Mental Floss. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64150/10-misconceptions-about-english

[amandaannotates]

[the-wordweaver]

A log shifts on a blazing fire;

this is a small thing.

A dog is barking in the distance;

this too is a small thing

Crickets sing on a summer night —

a chorus of small things.

Wind blows through the trees, and sparks pop and fly—a star beams its light and a lone car rolls by—

A girl sits and drinks by the warm fireside;

this is a small thing.

With all the great upsets your little life brings,

it can’t change the many small things.

[kimodraw]

fanart for two of my favorite sanzo fics: Part timer by 8ball and Love not looks by Wordweaver