"The faint illumination of the part of the moon not illuminated by sunlight, as during a crescent phase, caused by the reflection of light from the earth" The only thing visible In the crisp, night sky Was the ever faint Earthshine of the Crescent moon. It breathed life Over the hills, Rivers, Tree tops, And sleeping houses. A stray beam of … Continue reading Earthshine – Noun
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Razzle-dazzle – Noun
"Showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect, often without concomitant substance or worth; flashy theatricality" Monty, Was one of them Razzle-dazzle boys. One of those boys, Who loved glitter, Show tunes, Ruffles and Liza Minnelli.
Dubious – Adjective
"Doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt; wavering or hesitating in opinion, inclined to doubt" Fedora low, Jacket pin-striped and Laced with gold buttons, He looms Within the shadows Outside of McDermott’s Pub; Cigar balanced Between ivory teeth. His reputation; Selling Girls, girls girls. He makes her Dubious. Quickening her pace, She makes a v-line For … Continue reading Dubious – Adjective
Atemporal – Adjective
"Free from limitations of time" I am drifting through life; Infiltrating everything and nothing. Alone, always alone. Atemporal, my bones grow old, I never die. Immersed in the agony of living.
Ebullient – Adjective
"Overflowing with fervour, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited" It pissed him off, that she displayed such ebullient behaviour when he felt his world turning into one big ol' shit parade. He'd broken up with her. She was the one who was meant to be heartbroken. That's how it's meant to work, right?
Bonce – Noun
"British Slang for head; skull" "Allen twas born in the early forenoon, the 27th of July, 1978. He twasn't a particularly wee bubtion, just over 9 pounds, with an abnormally large bonce. Tis amazing how his mem survived pushing 'im out. Even now, a grandame, she never lets 'im forget how he ruined her minge … Continue reading Bonce – Noun
Heebie-jeebies – Noun.
"Slang. a condition of extreme nervousness caused by fear, worry, strain" Ibis birds, otherwise known as the Bin Bird to most Australians, give me a severe case of the heebie-jeebies whenever they are near. Why, you may be asking? Because I don't trust them. I hate them more than Magpies. Take a close look at … Continue reading Heebie-jeebies – Noun.
Kobold – Noun
"(in German folklore) a spirit or goblin, often mischievous; that haunts houses, mines or other underground places" Prill had seen many things in her oddly repetitive life, but nothing as odd as the creature that huddled in the corner of the room, cowering up at her. It just looked at her, its’s big eyes glazed and … Continue reading Kobold – Noun
Febrile – Adjective
"Of, relating to, or characterized by fever" The infant; A white-wash of sweats, Flushed cheeks and Lulled eyes, Lay limp across her. He'd been febrile For days now. For the past Forty-eight hours, She'd not slept, Not a single wink. Afraid that his tiny Tiny lungs May collapse, Monitoring Every erratic Heartbeat, Praying … Continue reading Febrile – Adjective
Congeal – Verb
"Become gelatinous" Denni watched, as the writhing mass of bodies began to congeal into one large form. The sinking feeling in her stomach, intensified. Shit was about to get real.