Just imagine a world where you had no right to write. Sad to say, some do live in that world.
I'm a lover of all things creative (except blinkin'opera ! ) so I was very pleased to see that Antony Gormley has had a new sculpture called "Witness" (in the British Library) commissioned by English PEN to mark their 90th Anniversary. Cast in iron the work depicts an empty chair, a symbol used by English PEN.
At PEN’s annual event, ‘The Day of the Imprisoned Writer’, writers worldwide commemorate colleagues who have been persecuted for their work. Each year an empty chair represents a writer who could not be present because they have been imprisoned, detained, threatened or killed.
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So, go forth and write. I intend to start the ball rolling by writing my Christmas cards. Small steps.... .
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And I shall start by saying "Excellent post"
Merry Christmas
A big NO to opera!
Hard to believe people have actually killed, imprisoned etc. for writing. Makes me realise how lucky I am.
That is a great encouragement to write, I shall send it to a friend who has lost motivation. I love the sculpture too.
Ahh, thanks Mr NB :-)
Yes indeed Clarkey, you keep up the good writing work of yours now :-)
Cait, It would make me very happy if this post helps you friend in anyway.
For where would we be without words? :-)
Yay, good to see you back, TF.
It's dreadful to think how repressed some people are. We're so lucky to have the freedom we enjoy. Thank you for reminding us.
What an great post, TF. It's good to be reminded how lucky we are.
Good to see you have you back! X :-)
A wonderful post, TF (even if I am late getting to it). We're very lucky indeed to be able to write. Thank you for the reminder.
Hate opera - love Antony Gormley's work. :)
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Ladies, many thanks for your comments.
Have a grand Christmas xx
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