Strum your strings, Sing some songs, Smile splendid serendipity, Sweeten your sweetie, Sniff them sweet sinnamon rolls, Sip some Sri Lankan teas, Share your happiness.
Beautiful. Yes, "S" is such a lovely sound. It is in the silence--the pauses--but it is also in the breath of the music. What an awesome poem you make with the sound. I love the form and the words (and the music in the words and the video). "Surrender" is a wonderful final word for the poem. It is a positive and peaceful surrender.
I echo Joao's comment...S is for synch-ro-ni-zing. It makes my day Sweeter.
...sweet sinammon rolls! love it. You have such a wonderful eye and ability with a camera. I would LOVE to see you find the whole alphabet with your camera within nature and then write a poem about each. That is a book I would buy!!
S is considered the most valuable chip, in all the tiles of scrabble. With written word Ruthi, which I assume you already know, but will share with you and your readers just in case in this comment.
because of the nature of the lettered "S" you should be careful or at least mindful of it's use when being apostrophe'd out. I would make sure that leash and collar are of sound condition, properly secured, and that the word have a firm grip on its leash (and for God's sake DO NOT used those extending and retractable leash-on-a-string dealy-thingys because that piece of string is not an adequate leash and to make madder's worse (Oh cripe, that was a close one) the string is attached to a coiled spring wheel that is even less resistant to breaking than the inadequate piece of string.
so when you have S or s on a word with a little bit of freedom to hang ten off that imaginary board it's word is surfing on, be very mindful of it's use when followed by (to the reader's right, the word's left) the word, word.
because if S or s collar fails or get's off, leash for any reason and is not subjected to a rivering current strong enough to sweep away the off leash s or worse S, if either of the ess ess is not swept into the next line north of where it went off leash I can guarantee which word it will form an electron bond with, to form anu word (the word to the readers right, and the words left). In the event that this occurrence happens and the word to the right, and the words left, and THAT word's word, well I think you can imagine what new word for that sentence is formed in the re-arrangement and union of this author unintended group of letters bonded together.
The word becomes the fabled tempered sharpened metal. The exact type of metal and it's metallic properties are unknown. when the new word "sword" is formed, the word is actually "EXCALIBUR"
Now, are you or your readers aware of what that "sword" is capable of doing in the hand of, oh I don't know, say someone born in California (state with the longest diagonal line as it's BOARDer) but said person no longer resides in that state, so said person can be described as an EX - Californian?
are you people aware of what can be cracked, or the chain reaction that can be set off if something is cleaved?
I pray to God, for the devil's sake. You authors of written word know what you are doing.
And I do NOT like the devil, at all. So it's sort of strange that I find myself praying to God asking him that he might want to get his ass down here because it appears that our ol' pal Lucifer's head just might be found rolling along in the event that it gets lopped off. Because God, if you can hear me, there are an awful lot of lingering souls round these parts who are greasing up axles to skewer that head so unless you is OK with that wheel having a little bit of a wobble he had better get his ass down here or send some one to do it. Because I do not think these swarming souls are beginning to swarm for no reason and because of the anticipation building up from, what I think they know, is on the horizon, I believe you could just go ahead and skip the whole prophet deal because it is very apparent to US that that head will not roll for very long before someone skewers it with an axle (I know it's been a while, but might I remind you what happened the last time this happened? God? uh-oh I think line just whent dead)
So love it in blue. I once taught a student who had synesthesia. Each letter and number appeared in its own color. Sounds were accompanied by colored textures. What a sensory treat.
Elisabeth, I've always loved the spelling of your name with an S. My daughter's name is Lesley; some people pronounce it Lezley, and some more essy. I prefer the second, but I kinda think the other way is sexier. Thank you, Elisabeth.
hi Ruthi, funny thing, I got an earful from someone claiming to be a creator. It was a phone call.
on the soulphone, this voice said, after adding many descriptive expletives before and after my name, told me S is for stereo chemistry, for Sulfone, something about double bonds, chirality, handedness and Ancient Egyptians oSiris.
Greens, Violets, Yellows, Blues, Jazz and all sorts other chiral kindnesses taboot
it said it was lucky I duck, I guess there were planes with my head lopped off, spinning skewered on le ax el
George, I think of a certain swirling, twirling shrimp stopped in motion, hovering in an egret's beak, caught on a camera's sensor . . . rounded, open, balanced, unconfined, sensual, pulsating . . . !
Alas, yesterday turned out straight, sensible, solid and stolid in Solitarywalkerville. Hoping for more of a serpentine, sensuous, sensual, even sybaritic day today!
Char, I am square with you: I need more slumber, and just yesterday was the first day this winter when the thought of spring landed in my head, like a migrating snow goose.
Margaret, thank you! I actually started to do just what you said a few years ago and didn't get too far. I did post the word "HI" written on the side of the barn by euonymus vines, here:
I like the S in Scrabble, but I always think it stinks a little too, because it is only worth one point. But it can be a subitaneous big point-getter when joining two long words!
oh Ruth, I love a whistled sibilant 's'. It's one of my favourite things to do. You MUST try it. We had a little man on tv who advertised Yates Spray for pests, bugs and aphids. Go on - have a go - it's fun!
S is for synch-ro-ni-zing and the delicacies you bring to the world, Ruth
ReplyDeleteThe letter 's' is my favourite letter, Ruth. It's round and smooth. in my name I prefer it to the hard lines of a 'z'.
ReplyDeleteWonderful words here, and wonderful symmetry. Thanks Ruth.
Thisss iss enough to make thissss little kind-of-blue lapisss lasssuli elephant lizzzzzp
ReplyDeleteStrum your strings,
ReplyDeleteSing some songs,
Smile splendid serendipity,
Sweeten your sweetie,
Sniff them sweet sinnamon rolls,
Sip some Sri Lankan teas,
Share your happiness.
Sleep, symmetry, symphony, serious, sick, somnambulism, sensuous, sorry...
ReplyDeleteSensuous sounds. I love S. Shari Sunday
ReplyDeleteshrines
ReplyDeleteYes to "s." Rounded, open, balanced, unconfined, sensual, pulsating — ever the reminder of our twisted but joyful path of life.
ReplyDeleteS is for: swell sounds softened shadows senuous symphony
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Yes, "S" is such a lovely sound. It is in the silence--the pauses--but it is also in the breath of the music. What an awesome poem you make with the sound. I love the form and the words (and the music in the words and the video). "Surrender" is a wonderful final word for the poem. It is a positive and peaceful surrender.
ReplyDeleteI echo Joao's comment...S is for synch-ro-ni-zing. It makes my day Sweeter.
music choice fits the poem...slyly.
ReplyDeleteoh that music...puts me in such a happy and relaxed place. gorgeous.
ReplyDeletes is for slumber which i need a bit more of and spring which i dream of on this beautiful, sunny cold day.
...sweet sinammon rolls! love it. You have such a wonderful eye and ability with a camera. I would LOVE to see you find the whole alphabet with your camera within nature and then write a poem about each. That is a book I would buy!!
ReplyDeletesweet, soft, silky, silent.
ReplyDeleteah....ds said it before I could.
ReplyDeletesacred.
No more "s" needed here!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this and thanks to Miles & John ... and thanks to Mr. Sax who invented the saxophone! :-)
S is considered the most valuable chip, in all the tiles of scrabble. With written word Ruthi, which I assume you already know, but will share with you and your readers just in case in this comment.
ReplyDeletebecause of the nature of the lettered "S" you should be careful or at least mindful of it's use when being apostrophe'd out. I would make sure that leash and collar are of sound condition, properly secured, and that the word have a firm grip on its leash (and for God's sake DO NOT used those extending and retractable leash-on-a-string dealy-thingys because that piece of string is not an adequate leash and to make madder's worse (Oh cripe, that was a close one) the string is attached to a coiled spring wheel that is even less resistant to breaking than the inadequate piece of string.
so when you have S or s on a word with a little bit of freedom to hang ten off that imaginary board it's word is surfing on, be very mindful of it's use when followed by (to the reader's right, the word's left) the word, word.
because if S or s collar fails or get's off, leash for any reason and is not subjected to a rivering current strong enough to sweep away the off leash s or worse S, if either of the ess ess is not swept into the next line north of where it went off leash I can guarantee which word it will form an electron bond with, to form anu word (the word to the readers right, and the words left). In the event that this occurrence happens and the word to the right, and the words left, and THAT word's word, well I think you can imagine what new word for that sentence is formed in the re-arrangement and union of this author unintended group of letters bonded together.
The word becomes the fabled tempered sharpened metal. The exact type of metal and it's metallic properties are unknown. when the new word "sword" is formed, the word is actually "EXCALIBUR"
Now, are you or your readers aware of what that "sword" is capable of doing in the hand of, oh I don't know, say someone born in California (state with the longest diagonal line as it's BOARDer) but said person no longer resides in that state, so said person can be described as an EX - Californian?
are you people aware of what can be cracked, or the chain reaction that can be set off if something is cleaved?
I pray to God, for the devil's sake. You authors of written word know what you are doing.
And I do NOT like the devil, at all. So it's sort of strange that I find myself praying to God asking him that he might want to get his ass down here because it appears that our ol' pal Lucifer's head just might be found rolling along in the event that it gets lopped off. Because God, if you can hear me, there are an awful lot of lingering souls round these parts who are greasing up axles to skewer that head so unless you is OK with that wheel having a little bit of a wobble he had better get his ass down here or send some one to do it. Because I do not think these swarming souls are beginning to swarm for no reason and because of the anticipation building up from, what I think they know, is on the horizon, I believe you could just go ahead and skip the whole prophet deal because it is very apparent to US that that head will not roll for very long before someone skewers it with an axle (I know it's been a while, but might I remind you what happened the last time this happened? God? uh-oh I think line just whent dead)
S swoops, slides, swings
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet sounds!
So love it in blue. I once taught a student who had synesthesia. Each letter and number appeared in its own color. Sounds were accompanied by colored textures. What a sensory treat.
Sisters...sighing...singing...silence...Love the music:)
ReplyDeleteJust got back from watching the Chrysler superbowl commercial...I missed this on Sunday...spent part of the game in the car...Love it!
ReplyDeleteohhh, i'm so glad it plays while i write. but i don't have any idea what i was going to write, i am soooo fine.........
ReplyDeletexo
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S is for sweet,silent,sofia. The mom i miss and loved. xoxocb
ReplyDeleteLoved the chair Ruth. Perfect task for a winter day.
Obrigada, João. S is for Pessoa . . . All is worthwhile if the soul is not small.
ReplyDeleteElisabeth, I've always loved the spelling of your name with an S. My daughter's name is Lesley; some people pronounce it Lezley, and some more essy. I prefer the second, but I kinda think the other way is sexier. Thank you, Elisabeth.
ReplyDeleteLorenzzzo, may all your S's come true. And all your zzzz's too, you bee of the invisible, you.
ReplyDeleteDan . . .
ReplyDeleteSertainly you spice up the air with your stimulating songs! Sank you!
Andrew, truly that was a salmagundi of S's.
ReplyDeletehi Ruthi, funny thing, I got an earful from someone claiming to be a creator. It was a phone call.
ReplyDeleteon the soulphone, this voice said, after adding many descriptive expletives before and after my name, told me S is for stereo chemistry, for Sulfone, something about double bonds, chirality, handedness and Ancient Egyptians oSiris.
Greens, Violets, Yellows, Blues, Jazz and all sorts other chiral kindnesses taboot
it said it was lucky I duck, I guess there were planes with my head lopped off, spinning skewered on le ax el
Shari, of course you love sibilants!
ReplyDeleteSmile.
Bruce, . . . sacred.
ReplyDeleteGeorge, I think of a certain swirling, twirling shrimp stopped in motion, hovering in an egret's beak, caught on a camera's sensor . . . rounded, open, balanced, unconfined, sensual, pulsating . . . !
ReplyDeleteMaureen, yesssss.
ReplyDeleteAlas, yesterday turned out straight, sensible, solid and stolid in Solitarywalkerville. Hoping for more of a serpentine, sensuous, sensual, even sybaritic day today!
ReplyDeleteJulie, your kind words have a saltant effect on me. Your work is sagacious.
ReplyDeleteCalifornia Girl, the music created the poem, serenely.
ReplyDeleteChar, I am square with you: I need more slumber, and just yesterday was the first day this winter when the thought of spring landed in my head, like a migrating snow goose.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, thank you! I actually started to do just what you said a few years ago and didn't get too far. I did post the word "HI" written on the side of the barn by euonymus vines, here:
ReplyDeletehttp://ruthie822.blogspot.com/2006/05/hi-from-farm.html
Ellen, smooth and satiny.
ReplyDeleteds, sough . . . suspire . . .
ReplyDeleteDeb . . . spiritual.
ReplyDeletePeter, yes, Mr. Sax, about whom I learned from you, my Swedish francophile friend.
ReplyDeleteDusti :)
ReplyDeleteI like the S in Scrabble, but I always think it stinks a little too, because it is only worth one point. But it can be a subitaneous big point-getter when joining two long words!
Patricia, strange and singular syndrome!
ReplyDeleteOliag, oh yes, sisters . . . siblings. xoxox
ReplyDeleteOh, and Oliag, we missed the Chrysler ad too and saw it on the evening news next day. I want to post about it ....
ReplyDeleteerin . . . soniferous stillness.
ReplyDeleteCathy, sorrowful and sentimental, you summon her.
ReplyDeleteDusti, such scary images!
ReplyDeleteSolitary Robert, I wish you a sybaritic, synechiological, supernal, suaveolent day today!
ReplyDeleteS is for sunshine and snow!!! Happy images!!!
ReplyDeleteThat "S" in the snow is some kind of wonderful, as are Davis & Coltrane, as are you.
ReplyDeleteMarcie, you know, you lover of the snow show!
ReplyDeleteTerresa, Shucks! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSwell, silly, and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
ReplyDeleteDitto to Joao - your first comment. Your delicacy is so very welcome.
ReplyDeleteoh Ruth, I love a whistled sibilant 's'.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favourite things to do.
You MUST try it.
We had a little man on tv who advertised Yates Spray for pests, bugs and aphids.
Go on - have a go - it's fun!
that's just a soap spray right freefalling? and not a secticide right?
ReplyDeletesons, soft sweaters, saply syrup, sand, sparkling silver, snappy sibilance, slippery slide, shining sun, songs sung sweetly, silly sisters....susie
ReplyDeleteSpasmodic, salient, silly, surreal Sun City Girls, spent, somnambulent, sordid, saxophone skronk, stutter-shudder (thanks MJ Sullivan for her favorite term), swoony, surly, sriracha, squonky
ReplyDeleteI love Margaret's idea of the nature alphabet book with accompanying poems. :) Maybe you can take it up again and finish it?
ReplyDeleteSimple. KISS (keep it simple stupid). It's not an easy word for me but I'm trying. :)