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Simple WisdomThe old man's words swirled
around the room with the smoke
from his cigar.

"Well, since you asked,"
was coughed from his wizened
throat. "Save as much money
as you possibly can.

"Don't buy cable. Read.
Write. A lot. Read some more.
Take pictures of extra ordinary things.
Print your pictures,
frame them.

"Handwrite all of your mail,
and lick the stamps yourself.
Travel the world, and
collect friends wherever you go.

"Live simply.

"Oh, and don't try to keep up
with the Jones. They will covet
your simplicity. Your resourcefulness.
Your contentment.

"Never listen to a bank
when they say you can afford
a certain sized house.
Divide that in Simple Wisdom by =DrippingWords

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A Taste of EditingBefore Editing:

Her apple tasting skin was soft under my fingers, our hands clasped together like a life line. She turns to me and smiles, the setting sun illuminating her cheek bones. A word escapes her mouth, but the howling wind snatches it away from me.

"What?" I shout, but our hands are torn apart. She dissolves into dust particles, floating away from me until I can only see her eyes, her wonderful green eyes, filled with sadness.

I slam the cover of my journal shut, pushing myself away from the table. The wheels on my chair squeak as it rolls off the linoleum, and I slide to a stop. Chucking my pen across the room, I bury my head in A Taste of Editing by =DrippingWords

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She Is....I pulled the last piece of clothing from the hanger, releasing a cloud of dust. The particles entered into my lungs and I coughed as I held the shirt up for inspection. It was red, and thin; extraordinarily so - an image of her flashed into my mind and I cringed back, dropping the shirt into the box at my feet. I shoved my fists into my eyes, forcing back the tears forming there. Gasping, I picked up the red shirt again, holding it to my chest, cradling it. It was so, so thin. We used to be able to wear each other's clothes whenever the urge struck, but then…

She was wearing a red shirt that day, too, and the wind is blowing her dark She Is.... by =DrippingWords

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April 9th, 2013standing on a ledge
i imagine i can see across
the ocean into your backyard.
you're lounging in shorts when
you should be wearing a parka,
but your smile is as radiant
as the sun above my head.

i imagine you are

happy.April 9th, 2013 by =DrippingWords

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storms and constellationsyour lips kissed each star-freckle
and i felt my sky shift under the weight of you.
i looked into your eyes and became
lost in your muddy constellations.
you were never pure; and now
i would be pulled by your gravity,
trapped in the dusty, lightless expanse of you.
you crushed me under your body,
molding my every fiber, rearranging
my entire being to fit inside your crevices.

our heavens collided; your universe
devoured me and everything was stained with
my wishful stars and your hopeless ink.
you swallowed my every super nova,
crushing my planets and suns and black holes
and i spilt dark matter onto your blank parchment.

i made maps out ofstorms and constellations by =DrippingWords

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Little Thoughts, CompiledApril 1st, 2013

dust on the counter
(an inch thick)
a broken chandelier lying
on the chipped tile floor
knocked over chairs and
scattered pillows
glasses lying abandoned
on a bar stool

April 2nd, 2013

it is sunny outside
today
and i see couples walking past
my window
i sit on the couch
desperately holding
to your picture
the only thing
i have left
of
you

April 3rd, 2013

I pick up an old, dog-eared book
at the "Pick-A-Book-er" used book store
The book was worn like an old pair of clothes
and in the front cover was an
illegibly written name: "La---n P-f--"
I open the book (M--y -ick) and
instead of being enveloped by dust
memories flash beLittle Thoughts, Compiled by =DrippingWords

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To Us- Synesthesia

by =DrippingWords, Jun 25, 2012, 10:13:27 PM
Literature / Poetry / General Poetry / Free Verse

i.

every sound
excites a burst
of color; an
exploding
firework,
dancing and
twirling.

ii.

your voice
tastes of mangoes;
sticky
and sweet,
caressing my senses.
your flavor is
personal.

iii.

the letters
all become a
different personality.
"T" is crabby
and "I" worries.
"J" is strong
and mighty.

iv.

closer and
farther away;
each number becomes
its own plane
and point
in space;
perfect details.

v.

all the numbers
form lines
becoming an army
of curvy rows,
swirling round
and round.
a perfect pattern.

vi.

letters take
on colors,
each and every one
a different hue,
a different shade,
forming rainbows
of words.

My First Daily Deviation!

_{Daily Deviations 09-01-2012}

Daily Deviation
_{2012-09-01
Literature/Poetry}
To Us- Synesthesia
_{(Awarded by `thorns)}

Daily Literature Deviations

To Us- Synesthesiai.

every sound
excites a burst
of color; an
exploding
firework,
dancing and
twirling.

ii.

your voice
tastes of mangoes;
sticky
and sweet,
caressing my senses.
your flavor is
personal.

iii.

the letters
all become a
different personality.
"T" is crabby
and "I" worries.
"J" is strong
and mighty.

iv.

closer and
farther away;
each number becomes
its own plane
and point
in space;
perfect details.

v.

all the numbers
form lines
becoming an army
of curvy rows,
swirling round
and round.
a perfect pattern.

vi.

letters take
on colors,
each and every one
a different hue,
a different shade,
forming rainboTo Us- Synesthesia by =DrippingWords

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My Daily Literature Deviations!

_{Daily Literature Deviations 07-02-2012}

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"=DrippingWords, otherwise known as Caitlan, is a gorgeous soul with a knack for bringing real life into the bulk of her poetry. With her hands in almost every aspect of the dA community in general--from a lovely suggestion on the notes system to book covers and group participation--Caitlan is bound to steal your heart with her writing and keep you coming back for her personality. She's also just started putting up her news article, Let's Talk Writing, again, featuring some of the most prominent names in the literature community. You're sure to fall in love with =DrippingWords gallery, so go give it a thorough look-through!"
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Fire Touched
What's goin' on

02/20/13

I have started Fire Touched over, and I won't be posting it on the internet.

"When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people, not characters. A character is a caricature." ~Ernest Hemingway~

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EDITING: Character Sheet

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Process: I print it out and work with that. I'll go over the whatever pertains to the sheet, missing information, the character's background, etc. Afterwards, I'll scan it in, and send it to you, through email.

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EDITING: Poem

Get a poem edited (short or long).

Process: I print it out and work with just that. I'll go over the flow, the word choice, etc. Afterwards, I'll scan it in, and send it to you, through email.

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EDITING: Short Story

Get a short story edited (1,000-5,000 words).

Process: I print it out and work with just that. I'll go over grammar, word choice, syntax, etc. Afterwards, I'll scan it in, and send it to you, through email.

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EDITING: Chapter

Get a chapter edited (1,000-10,000 words).

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EDITING: Novella

Get a novella edited (10,000-50,000 words).

Process: I print it out and put it in a binder just for that work. I'll go over word choice, grammar, punctuation, among other things. I thoroughly edit each chapter, and write up my view of the chapter as a whole separately. After I'm finished with that, I will remove it from the binder and send it to you personally.

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EDITING: Novel

Get an entire novel edited (80,000-200,000+ words).

Process: I print it out and put it in a binder just for that work. I'll go over word choice, grammar, punctuation, among other things. I thoroughly edit each chapter, and write up my view of the chapter as a whole separately. After I'm finished with that, I will remove it from the binder and send it to you personally.

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Louder Than dA Bomb Chat Event!

Fri May 17, 2013, 12:18 AM

Hey guys! I hope you're all working on your entries for our poetry slam! I also hope that you're super excited, because we've got a chat event coming up!

There will be two events held (times listed below) to try and accommodate everyone. What kind of chat event will it be, you ask? It's going to be an event to ask questions about slam poetry, spoken poetry, the group, your entry, get critiques, anything related to the spoken word and our contest!

Chat Event #1:

Date: May 18th, 2013

Time: 7:00 am PST (what time is that for me?)

Place: The Elocutionist's Chat Room!

Run by: =DrippingWords

Chat Event #2:

Date: May 18th, 2013

Time: 7:00 pm PST (what time is that for me?)

Place: The Elocutionist's Chat Room!

Run by: =DrippingWords

Each event is expected to run for a few hours, so we won't be offended if you drop in late. We hope to see you there!

~The #Elocutionists Team

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Caitlan Zufelt
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