Comments on: TRUTH LIES • by Steve Goble

By: Roberta SchulbergGoro

Roberta SchulbergGoro — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:58:34 +0000

I have five dictionaries, but the one I most use does not have it. I shall add the word “scry” to my list of new-to-me fantasy words. Thank you.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:49:55 +0000

Roberta: It’s often good to have more than one dictionary. “Scry” is somewhat archaic, but it’s still a word. PK Maric offered a fine definition above; indeed, it’s pretty much the same as that I found in my dictionary just now.

There is no need for an apostrophe.

By: sjhigbee

sjhigbee — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:24:39 +0000

Really enjoyed this! I liked the rhythm and rhyme, which carried along the argument. And whether “scry” is in the dictionary or not – those of us who read fantasy are surely very familiar with it…

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:36:28 +0000

Hmmm…I found it wordy and somewhat forced…I must be having an off day.

By: Roberta SchulbergGoro

Roberta SchulbergGoro — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:10:24 +0000

My dictionary has no word “scry.” I think the word “scry” should be spelled “’scry” with the apostrophe beginning the word for:
1. descry -v.t. to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy
2. to discover; perceive; detect.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:45:39 +0000

Thanks for the comments all.

And thank you, Oonah and crew, for this outlet for creativity. Thanks for the heads-up about the interview, too. I’ll try to sound like I know what I’m talking about …

By: Oonah V Joslin

Oonah V Joslin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:48:30 +0000

And you’ll be glad to know, Steve that you were our most read poet for February so look out – those Interview questions are coming your way This one is another great! Thank you.

By: PK Maric

PK Maric — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:27:42 +0000

to scry (verb) – to predict the future using crystal balls

Great poem btw – 5 stars.

By: Robin Herrnfeld

Robin Herrnfeld — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:30:17 +0000

Well done, Steve. I really enjoyed the forceful rhythm of this and liked the playing around with words. “Guesstimating” ! Great fun.
Found “mages” in the dictionary, but “scry”? Where’d that come from?!

By: Roberta SchulbergGoro

Roberta SchulbergGoro — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:00:34 +0000

Great concept. Very fine writing in a tradional rhyming style and rhythm which carries the reader along in it’s stride-like, parrying pace.