They can look so delicious,Or perhaps deliciously delightful,
With their full arching curves
And easy flowing lines.
Or they can look inquisitive,
But just barely, emanating in its form
The form of the master symbol of inquiry.
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Or the S can be luxuriously fancy,
Slanting and spiraling across
Well more than its fair share of space
But it's so beautifully and masterfully proportioned
That its lounging habits are forgiven.
Or perhaps it's angry,
A sharp and hasty scrawl of a line
That barely has the peace of mind
To follow a singular direction.
Now say the letter:
Feel the curves in your mouth,
The smoothness of it over your tongue,
The tight hiss that forces its way through
Your lips and teeth.
S.
Such a volatile, versatile letter.
One of the most commonly used of our alphabet.
And for good reason.
