"Of or relating to air, gases, or wind; Operated by air or by the pressure or exhaustion of air" "Ah, Rita, it seems to me you have the proclivity for the Pneumatic Arts." Lady Merinda beamed at her newest pupil; the short girl with heavy bangs and angular shoulders smiled back at her Affinity teacher weakly. … Continue reading Pneumatic – Adjective
Tag: Fiction
Wastrel – Noun
"A wasteful person; spendthrift" There is a wastrel man that lives next door, He is not rich, neither is he poor. His house is sturdy, large and strong, But surrounded in garbage, which is awfully wrong. This man doesn't work, in fact I don't think he can, He hurt his back working for "the man". So, … Continue reading Wastrel – Noun
Eurhythmic – Adjective
"Characterized by a pleasing rhythm; harmoniously ordered or proportioned" Mila wasn't meant to be playing that night, Leon had called in sick (more like hung-over from the previous gig) And she was the only replacement drummer available, Much to Carter's distress. It's not that she couldn't carry a eurhythmic beat, And it wasn't that she didn't fit into … Continue reading Eurhythmic – Adjective
Fortitudinous – Adjective
"Marked by bravery or courage; having or showing fortitude" Arete was not brave in the traditional sense. She was slight in build, and her skin soft. Her hands hadn't seen a tough’s day work, Nor did her body bear the scars of battle. But she had wit, raw intelligence And her father's stubborn temper. Her … Continue reading Fortitudinous – Adjective
Arete – Noun
"The aggregate of qualities, as valour and virtue, making up good character; a Greek name meaning beauty or excellence" The men of Greece swooned for her, Brandishing swords in of her honour, Winning wars in her name, Proclaiming their dying affection for her. They all wanted a taste of her raspberry lips, To wrap their … Continue reading Arete – Noun
Earthshine – Noun
"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
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?