acutely
Traffic noise pours in through the window with the cold air and sharp lights.
flavorsome
She's brought lunch for her child in a Tupperware container. She peels off the lid and releases the scent of deli meat. For a moment, we can all taste the sandwich.
nimbus
She prefers to straighten her hair, but I like it as it is, in an orange cloud around her head.
outlook
One of the young men speaks about visiting Syria on an idealistic mission of cultural outreach. The other shakes his head and tells him he'll get his throat cut out.
presence
Being present in the moment, experiencing hope but relinquishing expectations.
tranquility
The room is bathed in gray light. I linger for a few minutes, enjoying the calm.
whole-hearted
As the gates close, they crowd in around me. There's an urgency to the chanting and murmuring.
