I have been editing a manuscript today
Switching out a word, a phrase, sometimes a whole sentence
Looking for repetition to eliminate while keeping the rhythm of the words
Searching for themes, motifs, and tropes that will illuminate the writing
Delighting when I stumble upon an apt metaphor
Or a succinctly stated feeling
Or a burst of action verbs that make me want to run, dance, and play
And always I am pleased when I discover a keenly observed detail
Which often serves as a symbol that breaks the writing wide open
Prompting the words to burst forth like a meadowlark
Serenading the reader from the page
20 Minutes a Day 
Wow, Len! I really liked the way this write reads. It has momentum that is very inspiring. What came to mind while reading it was the lyrics to the Isley Brothers’ “Shout,” substituting the word write for shout. Something like this…
Well…
You know you make me wanna (write)
Kick my heels up and (write)
Throw my hands up and (write)
Throw my hands back and (write)
Come on now (write)
Indeed, I have been serenaded from the page! Hope all is well.
LOL. It’s wonderful to hear from you, Kelly. You know you made me wanna smile! Much appreciated. Hugs, Len