Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Addictive



ADDICTIVE

-adj.
of, relating to, or causing addiction
























What can I say?
It’s addictive
I just look up at the sky
And feel the nap blooming
Internal sunshine
 

Monday, 4 November 2013

Portentous



PORTENTOUS

-adj.
1. of momentous or ominous significance
2. miraculous, amazing, or awe-inspiring; prodigious
3. self-important or pompous






















Up in the air
A portentous presence
Yielding a book

Sunday, 3 November 2013

Chutney



CHUTNEY

-noun
1. a pickle of Indian origin, made from fruit, vinegar, spices, sugar, etc.
2. a type of music popular in the Caribbean Asian community, much influenced by calypso






















A few dice of pear
Added to the jelly
Would make a decent
Instant chutney

Saturday, 2 November 2013

Quisling



QUISLING

-noun
a traitor who aids an occupying enemy force; collaborator






















He looks at his friends
Brushing against me
Calling them quislings
Under his breath
Jealous of cuddles

Friday, 1 November 2013

Quintan



QUINTAN

-adj.
(of a fever) occurring every fourth day
























Scabs are falling from its face
A nasty aesthetic trick
Imposed by quintan fevers
And boisterous weather