Percolated words.

I collect my thoughts. By writing. It's not enough. To merely think. I have to put thoughts in writing. Before they become meaningful. I have to see words.  Written words. That give me the opportunity to ponder. To reflect. To maybe even find better words. I listen to other people's words. When they speak. But I prefer to read their words. At a leisurely pace. Maybe over and over again. And then come back to those words. Maybe a day or a week or a month later.  It's important. To allow words to percolate. --Jim Broede