All about writing!!!!

Personally, I think writing is a form of communication that is far more exciting than oration. Well, there is no doubt that oration is very tough (having messed up quite a few public performance, I certainly think I can say so:0) but writing has a charm of its own.
The most difficult thing I find with writing is the fact that you have to work very hard not be misunderstood. More than half of the communication between two persons sitting face to face takes place through non verbal gestures like expression on the face and eye movement etc. Hence, the chances of being misunderstood is very remote. If you happen to insult somebody with a smile on your face and laughter in your eyes, it is probable that the individual in front of you will understand that you are pulling his or her leg. On the other hand, if you happen to use the same words as a sentence in letter, you will find the joke going completely awry. When you are writing, you have to remember that the possibility of your words being misinterpreted and misunderstood is always present. This makes writing a lot harder. You have to think a lot more before letting your thoughts flow.
A wise man I happened to meet said- speaking is similar to a burst pipe. The flow of the water is completely uncontrolled. On the other hand, writing is similar to the flow of water after a tap fitted on the burst pipe. The order and organization requires a lot of effort. A person who writes very well will definitely be a good orator. On the other hand, a person who speaks very well need not be a good writer.
I think I have painted a rather sombre and grim picture about writing. Writing, despite being tough, is a lot of fun. A impact of a written word is much more than a spoken one. For those who want to experience it, I would suggest that part of 'Freedom at Midnight' by Dominique Lapierre where he describes the first formal flag hosting of independent India. They bring tears to my eyes every time I read them. Another fantastic piece of work is the description of India's awakening by Swami Vivekananda where describes India as the infinite giant. You cannot help feel overawed. That is what good writing does to people.
And how can I forget humor. The best work of humorous writing will, undoubtedly, have to be PG Wodehouse. Many a good hours of mine has been spent on laughing with PG Wodehouse writing. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Sometime I feel like saying thanks but I will prefer the thousand words:)
For all those who write, blog, brief, books... anything, here is a bit of friendly advice. Always think twice before expressing your opinion in print. It may come back to haunt you even after thousands of years!!!
Our earth is degenerate these days; there are signs that the world is speedily coming to an end; bribery and corruption are common; children no longer obey their parents; and the end of the world is evidently approaching.
Assyrian stone tablet dated 2800 BC
I think the person who inscribed this must be kicking himself for being stupid enough to go on record with such a statement. And putting it on stone at that!!!