"Giving or serving as a warning" [(In church use) a letter of admonition from the Pope or a bishop - Noun] It wasn't like she'd killed anybody, So why was her mother giving her a subtle look of judgement, That monitory side glance. She'd been served a grounding already, Not to mention she was getting … Continue reading Monitory – Adjective
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Frisson – Noun
"A moment of intense excitement" It was now or never. The frisson of anticipation, too much to bare. Molly was leaning in, Her lips, slick with gloss, Her eyes closed. He had to do this, They were dating after all, And half of the playground Was eagerly watching. He took a breath, And leant in. … Continue reading Frisson – Noun
Crystalline – Adjective
"Transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity" Everything; The table, The couch, The wallpaper, Her hands, Her mind, Her soul. Everything Had become Crystalline clear... Dogs do bark in different languages! Giff's are just Silent films reborn. Two people can never Attend eachothers Funerals. She sank Further back, Into the … Continue reading Crystalline – Adjective
Meritorious – Adjective
"Deserving reward or praise" When Mark told them, About his most meritorious feet, They cheered. 'This legendary battle is worthy of a drink!' One friend had said, Slapping a happy hand to Mark's back. In response, Mark's lips quirked up into a Victorious grin. 'I bet she loved every minute of it,' Another one said, … Continue reading Meritorious – Adjective
Disengaged -Adjective
"To separate or release oneself from engagement, pledge, or obligation; emotionally withdrawn" The room is dark; Except for the The luminescent Glow Of the screens. The room is silent; Bar the continuous, Nerve-chilling hum Of computer software, And the tic-tic-tac Of computer keys. He sits; Eyes wide With caffeine fever. He sits; … Continue reading Disengaged -Adjective
Orthogonal – Adjective
"Of or involving right angles; at right angles" Linear perspective, Projects the way We see the word, Within the confides Of pencil, Or paint, On canvas or board. The aim, Of the artisan Is to create an Illusion of space. It begins with Orthogonal lines And ends with A vanishing point On the horizon. … Continue reading Orthogonal – Adjective
Unfledged – Adjective
"A bird not having enough feathers to fly; an inexperienced or youthful person" Unfledged and hungry, She skulked in the darkness. Hidden from the Warmth of streetlights, Scooped beneath Awnings and Shrouded by the Shadows of skip bins. Her skin ran cold, The blood beneath Dry and useless. On her neck, The pinch of a new wound, And a … Continue reading Unfledged – Adjective
Unpronounceable – Adjective
"A word or name to difficult to pronounce correctly" I have, in my short life-time, come across two unpronounceable names; Eruera and Conchobhar. And although, arguarbly, you may not struggle to pronounce such vernacular oddities, I simply cannot.
Abyssal – Adjective
"Of or relating to the depths or bed of the ocean" Open the door. Please, Open the door! But just crack. Just wide enough So that you Can slip in, And you alone. Reach out. I know it's dark, But your hands Will find the rail. Don't be afraid. I promise you, It'll be worth … Continue reading Abyssal – Adjective
Dander – Noun
"To lose one's temper; flakes of skin in an animals fur or hair; a stroll" Let us Dander in the paddocks. Roll in the golden Fields. Kiss beneath The open sky. And plan our life, Our little white lie.