The Epression of Words - typed, not dated

It is interesting to note the many different ways people in different parts of the United States express themselves.

When I was twelve years old I moved with my family to a little town in Southern Utah called "Alton."  The people in Alton seemed to speak a language of their own.  For example they would say, "look fer far it is," to indicate distance.  This was my first experience with local peculiarities of speech.  Rather than trying to accustom myself to the many new forms of expression, I tryed (sic) to point out to some of the younger boys the error in their speech.  This young group of boys paid little heed to me, and they were soon making fun of the way I spoke.  I was to (sic) young to have learned of the old expression, "When in Rome do as the Romans do," but this little experience taught me to respect the many different ways the English Language is used.

I discovered as I grew older the English language may be used as a guild to follow rather than an iron rule of correct usage.  Some of the most interesting speakers I have listened to mispronouce or express words differently to make their speech more effective, thus drawing the interest of the entire group to the speakers train of thought.

The English language is merely a composite group of words to be used by some disgracefully, by others beautifully.  The poet puts into a group of words joy or dispair. (sic) He expresses the inner most thoughts of the poor man struggling for an existence.  He expresses the desires and ambitions of a young man who goes forth to conquer his share of the world.  He puts enchantment in the moon, mystery in the night, and longing in the wind.

There is little doubt as to the importance of the English language in forming the foundation of our very existance.(sic)  It seems a shame that all people were not gifted to use this language eloquently to express their thoughts.