Monday, February 4, 2008

magniloquent

Magnanimous. You're joking, he thought.
Breathtaking. Enchanting. Incredibly captivating.
Too much. Not quite right. It was becoming impossible to find the right word, which he found surprising when his whole career was words. Editing books on a continuous basis, something so simple could not be beyond his Oxford years.
Enthralling. Stunning. All encompassing.
Seriously? Thumbing through a reference book would provide no help.

What was it when she danced? When her left hip shifted as she greeted him. There was always a softness in her.

True. Just true. True.
If words could leave paper and exit his lips.

1 comment:

Kristan said...

I totally didn't see dancing coming, I liked that.

Love the last line.