RANDOMNESS
I was watching a documentary on Netflix the other day, The Pharmacist, a powerful tale of one man who wanted answers about the shooting death of his son during an apparent drug buy in New Orleans. At one point the audio captures the anguished ramblings of mother and father as they come to grips with the death of their beloved son, and I have to tell you, you would have to have a heart of stone not to be touched by that one scene. I was in tears as I listened to the raw pain in their voices.
As a writer, that audio was an inspiration for me. As a writer, it is my job, through the written word, to capture that kind of angst.
It is a formidable challenge for sure! I fail as often, if not more, than I succeed, but the times I do succeed are a high unlike anything I have ever experienced. I imagine it is the same for a song writer or an artist or anyone else dabbling in the Arts.
I was listening to the beautiful song “Vincent” by Don McLean. The same reaction, tears, and absolute admiration, silent applause for a song writer hitting a home run with one mighty swing of his pen.
The painting by Munch, The Scream, is one more example. It is impossible for me to see that painting without feeling the helplessness inherent in that painting . . . and some of the photographs by Dorothea Lange of people trying to survive during The Great Depression . . . there is one photo of a woman feeding her baby, the woman showing on her face the absolute gravity of the situation she is in . . . it is brilliant!
THE POINT
I guess the point is this: The Arts are vitally important. They provide a window for us all to see the Human Experience, and as a writer I am very proud to be a part of that effort, and I hope you are as well. You may never be famous, but what you do is important!
Keep on keeping on!
“Helping writers to spread their wings and fly.”
You can find my memoir, “And the Blind Shall See,” on Amazon, and if you are in need of a writing coach, email me at holland1145@yahoo.com. $50 for one month of individual instruction . . . you will not find a better price.
REVIEW
A review about my memoir which touched me deeply:
“I have been blessed to know Bill since 2003. I was blessed to meet some of his family, including his Mother, and he was there for me when my Mother passed away. His story is brutally honest. This is not fiction….just the story of a man’s life thus far. If your life is perfect, this may not be a story for you, but read it anyway. If you’ve hit a bump or two over the years, or are going thru some bumps now, by all means, you need to read this book. You are welcome to my copy, I’ll get another. We all go thru similar stuff, and it is truly a blessing to read how others navigate this journey. Truly from his heart, which I believe is the only way Billybuc would have it…..Peace and love, my brother. Thank you for being “you”.”
The book is called “And the Blind Shall See,” and if you purchase it, I thank you, and I hope you find something in it which speaks to you.
Have a great week!
Bill
Billybuc
Artistry With Words 