“To express great joy” I jubilate that I am alive, And that once my body Is dust and decay, That I will live on.
Category: Word a day
Nostrum – Noun
“A scheme or remedy for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement” Call me dramatic, Call me depressive, Call me cynical; Call me what you will, but The world is no longer free, Even though we maintain the The illusion that it is. Everyone has their Own agenda, And Everyone is pushing Their … Continue reading Nostrum – Noun
Sagittate – Adjective
“Shaped like an arrowhead” Dallas opened the wound further and Artimus grimaced but somehow managed to stay still. "There definitely something in there, boy." Dallas prodded a gloved finger deeper into the gushing red slit on Artimus' side. The pain, nauseating, made Artimus see black spots. "What the hell were you think! Busting into a den … Continue reading Sagittate – Adjective
Benevolence – Noun
“Desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitable” Entering the world together Was one of the two things That, Delilah and Igraine, Had in common. Delilah was fair; Her eyes the palest Shade of lilac, Cheeks a soft pink, And a cascade of White hair trailing Down her back. Whilst Igraine, She was darker; The … Continue reading Benevolence – Noun
Mazuma – Noun
“Slang for money” "Oi brother," Koa called across the quad. "Lend us some mazuma." "Speak English you egg." His response hollered back. "Stop being a lemon Jon, and lend me some money for a pie" "Suck a fat one mate," Jon replies "Do I look like I has money? Not everyone's old ladies work for … Continue reading Mazuma – Noun
Hearth – Noun
“Home; fireside” Kneel down, Towards my warmth. Run your fingers, Down my spine. Trace my arches And fall asleep To my lullaby. Remeber days come To pass; Morish soups and bread Made by your mammy, Stories of princesses and paupers Read by your granny, A summer hiding place From your rascally brothers, And bandaged knees … Continue reading Hearth – Noun
Torporific – Adjective
“Causing sluggish inactivity or inertia" Let me be perfectly honest, I struggle to write almost every day (every-damn-day)! By the time I get home from the daily grind of money-making, I am torporific. Idealistically, I'd love to write for my career, but instead, I bust-my-butt as a"child sitter", and a glorified one at that. You see, I am … Continue reading Torporific – Adjective
Sanguineous – Adjective
"Relating to or involving blood or bloodshed; having the color of blood; blood-red" Reflected at me – mirrored teeth and eyes. Not mine, but yet they are. I rap my knuckles against my head, and peer deeper into the reflective surface, what happened last night? I remember kissing – touching – biting. Biting was not … Continue reading Sanguineous – Adjective
Redoubtable – Adjective
"Arousing fear or awe" Malice And grace, Complimented perfectly Within one man. The ability to Bring one, Redoubtable To their knees. Passion And pain, He brings both. Warrior And lover; Feared And adored, A complex man indeed.
Footloose – Adjective
"Free to go or travel about; not confined by responsibilities" I've never been one for rules; I was born two weeks before my due date, I cheated my way through my L's permit And then crashed my mother's car, I kissed three boys in the one night, I stole Mars bars on a Sunday Using … Continue reading Footloose – Adjective
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