Caress your phrase tenderly: it will end by smiling at you.
–Anatole France
What does it mean to caress a phrase?
Can you think of examples of prose that has been born of great tenderness and care?
Perhaps try your hand at writing a line or two that describes how, in the picture above, the oar just barely skims the surface of the water.
Let your words sing — softly.
Share them below!
Kerri S. Mabee