- published: 31 Jan 2014
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A writing system is a symbolic system used to represent elements or statements expressible in language.
Writing systems are distinguished from other possible symbolic communication systems in that the reader must usually understand something of the associated spoken language to comprehend the text. In contrast, other possible symbolic systems such as information signs, painting, maps and mathematics[citation needed] often do not require prior knowledge of a spoken language.
Every human community possesses language, which many regard as an innate and defining condition of mankind. However, the development of writing systems, and the process by which they have supplanted traditional oral systems of communication has been sporadic, uneven and slow. Once established, writing systems generally change more slowly than their spoken counterparts. Thus, they often preserve features and expressions which are no longer current in the spoken language. The great benefit of writing systems is their ability to maintain a persistent record of information expressed in a language, which can be retrieved independently of the initial act of formulation.
I'm taking your ring from my left hand since you've made it plain we must part
But I'm placing it on my right hand
To show the world that I once possessed your heart
From left to right means goodbye oh what a small ring can do
I'm left with these heartaches but I'll always have the right kind of love for you
I'll wear it my darling forever tho' you did me wrong I'm not ashamed
When asked who's the giver the tears may fall but proudly I'll tell them your name
From left to right I've made the chance tho' the diamond still shines just as bright
As the day that you gave it and my love's as strong