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| From Writing in Faith |
A book about dogs--
How they think and feel--
Says they do much of their
Getting to know the world and you
Through their noses.
We humans don't do that.
We forget almost instantly
To notice the aromas
That shape us.
So we face that advice
About breathing deeply
And one moment at a time
And here and now
How so very beautiful life is
If we stop and breathe
And know...
We need to be told;
We are not dogs.
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From the Online Etymology Dictionary:
sapid
1630s, from L. sapidus “savory,” from sapere (see sapient).
sapient
"wise," late 15c., from O.Fr. sapient, from L. sapientem (nom. sapiens), prp. of sapere "to taste, have taste, be wise," from PIE base *sep- "to taste, perceive" (cf. O.S. an-sebban "to perceive, remark," O.H.G. antseffen, O.E. sefa "mind, understanding, insight;" see sap (n.1)).
22 Comments
I like your friend - and your musings!
ReplyDeleteAloha from Waikiki
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Yes, yes! Perfect words! And just the ones I needed to hear tonight! Thank you, Sandy. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
You make me smile. . .
ReplyDeleteWe aren't dogs??? Hmmm I will have to think about that.
ReplyDeleteYes they do!! Dogs are so special...they add so much to our lives!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the words today!!
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SueAnn
Great shot and verse!
ReplyDeleteCarolina Mts
this is lovely Sandy. What a beautiful dog.
ReplyDeletethis is so funny and I'd like to rebut with... we are all dogs lol
ReplyDeletehow true...
ReplyDeleteWhat wonders you know Sandy, love your pics.
ReplyDeleteGood evening, Sandy! I love your poem, it is so balanced and well just right. But I remember by smell. But I was raised by cats, too. You dog, me cat.
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So true. Dogs take in everything just by scent. We miss so much.
ReplyDeleteGreat verse Sandy! I suppose we have a nose for nosing around unlike the canine kind. They live with it!
ReplyDeleteDogs are better than men sometimes =)
ReplyDeletehumming how beautiful life is
The saying "Stop and smell the roses" comes to mind after reading this lovely poem.,)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Sunday dear Sandy,
xoxo
So very true. Great words.
ReplyDeleteNice poem, Sandy. I like it.
ReplyDeleteYes, We need to be told; We are not dogs.
And sometimes We need to be told we are not dogs.
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This is indeed beautifully said...Thanks Sandy for yet another lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteyou and OSI are still going. good to see. I seem to have fallen out the rounds for some time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique perspective to experience life through the nose. This brought a smile to my face.
ReplyDeleteYou know, sometimes I just try to imagine how it would be to perceive of the world first through my nose. Interesting word there.
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been around lately. There has been a lot going on. My Mom is fighting breast cancer and I am helping her take care of 3 of her great grand-children. It's quite a challenge to say the least.
the nose...smelling...remembering...ah...I like that!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.