The polysemous rock — I love you son!
“Take forgiveness slowly. Don’t blame yourself for being slow. Peace will come.” — Yoko Ono
Polysemy is a fantastic phenomenon where one 'sign’ can have multiple meanings. It is seen throughout the English language, seen as the most polysemous language in the world. For example, the word 'rock' can not only be associated with a complex hard mineral but can also refer to rocking or shaking, as in the classic Rolling Stones song: "I wanna rock and roll all night." It is fascinating to think that from such a small word, so many meanings can erupt. When I hear the word rock; sweat pours off my finger tips. My son and I have a favorite hobby its rock picking. When I hear the word rock so many thoughts come to mind. I've learned to kick out the bad ones! I created my own phenomenon where I in fact did want to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Let me tell you why I couldn't be no Led Zeppelin, although quite often I shook all night long!
Where I was before my son
The anticipation of my release date was both a blessing and a curse. After spending two years in prison due to substance abuse, I was anxious about re-entering the world and the temptations that awaited me. Battling with my inner demons seemed like an impossible task. But it wasn’t just me who was feeling uneasy; my family members were fighting…
