Thursday, September 20, 2012

C.D. Tolliver

Tragic Amplitude, Terminal Bliss

Julian slurred through his wired jaw. “I was composing a sonnet to Roma’s charms, when she asked, 'Does this make me look fat?' and the words 'No, it enhances your ample physique.' escaped. "

8 comments:

  1. smart girl, enjoyable snippet:-)

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  2. Ha! Poor Julian, he sounds like he means well.

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  3. Haha! I enjoyed this! Guys just don't know when to keep their mouths shut.

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  4. The lesson this week seems to be: men, do not attempt to incorporate "ample" into a compliment. Well done.

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  5. Nice. Such a wonderful scene in 33 words!

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  6. Hahaha... poor men. 'You look amazing' will always suffice! ;)

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  7. Apparently, she also has ample fists. Very well done, indeed.

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  8. Well, that'll keep him quiet. Thanks for linking up. Great job.

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