the look of love (for writers)
"it's all in the eyes i was once told"
catching the stare of someone across a crowded room
subtle furrowing of eyebrows beyond a blank facade
coldness easing into warmth
corner of the lip nudged upward
forced glower/glare as they break underneath
batting their lashes, playful
intrigue piercing the stoic
proud smugness at the other's success
a childish joy bursting through
eyelids shut in a look of peace, calm and trust
"there was once a time when they were mine"
features fold into a scowl
coldness returns (as though the warmth had never come)
the ripple effect of a swallow
bitter laugh in reminiscence
dread tearing through the seams of their composure
mean smirk- teeth bared grimace- scowl
gaze of contempt/impatience
threat lowering the voice
sardonic goading grins verging on manic
flicker of irritation in the eyes
stares stubbornly ahead despite distraction
gritted teeth, clenched jaw
even measured complexions betraying no thought
strangling oneself back from violence
murderous silence hanging in the stare
smiling at another's downfall