"The boundary line of a figure, area,or object" Richard paced the circumference of the living room. He'd already bitten his fingernails down to the quick, Petrified of how Trish would react, And now his shirt was wet with worry. They'd been dating for five years, Living under the same roof for two of those; Yet, … Continue reading Circumference – Noun
Monitory – Adjective
"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
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
Two Brothers – Chapter 1: The pros of power.
Chapter 1 “The pros of power” 2008 Her hands race up the seams of the inner thigh of my jeans as she straddles my lap anxiously. My fingers play with the small plastic buttons of her dress as I let my mouth find hers, the music of the party plays in the background as … Continue reading Two Brothers – Chapter 1: The pros of power.
Two Brothers – Prologue
Prologue 1994 ‘Blimey! He’s not even thirteen and the wee one, only three. Poor little buggers, witnessing all that violence. Too young, too young,’ Nancy Frageist gossiped to her colleague, completely unaware that the two huddling boys could hear every single word that passed from between her snaggled teeth. Nancy looked over at the boys … Continue reading Two Brothers – Prologue
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