my nameless faerie.

"Beautiful", in the conventional sense of the word, falls tragically short of accuracy. Once spoken, it clatters awkwardly to the floor, an embarrassing failed attempt at description when paired with this flawless jewel of perfection.1

Upon searching through the most expansive Thesaurus, one can only surrender, dumbfounded and unsatisfied, to the fact that no words exist in our medium of speech to express the appearance of such a creature. But words must be used at some point, or the creature will remain faceless, shapeless, an abstract concept of uncertainty hovering in our minds. So I shall now assemble the best image that my limited vocabularly allows me, starting at the top:2

Hair best described as auburn - gleaming, glowing, shimmering in an invisible sunlight, even in the darkest of nights. Flowing in smooth, uninterrupted currents of lush waves to the shoulder blades. 3

Features stunning in their symmetry and clarity; wide, innocent eyes with lush curtains of deep black lashes. Irises of pure jade, clear and sparkling with some unknown inner magic.4

A tiny, elegant nose set perfectly in the center of the fair face, which can be classified somewhere between ivory and porcelain, with hints of soft roses blooming discreetly across the cheeks. 5

This otherworldly countenance is completed with perfectly pouted lips, smooth and glistening bright pink, with no need of any artificial influence. Parted slightly in anticipation of some untold act; a drink, a whisper, a kiss.6

Now that the face has been described as accurately as clumsy human words will allow, the rest of the body presents an even greater challenge. Grace and poise emanate from every limb, as if coursing through the bloodstream. 7

Pale, shimmering gold fabric of unknown origin, encrusted here and there with sparkling jewels and intricate embroideries, hugs flawless curves and perfect proportions. Strapless but not scanty, the ethereal frock stretches wide over an ample bosom, just above which a sparkling jade pendant hangs from a thin golden chain. The bodice swoops inward at either side, resembling the effect of a corset (though there is none) and then flares back out slightly to capture perfectly rounded hips, matching exactly to the dimensions above. 8

The glimmering sheath hangs unevenly at mid-thigh level, revealing the pale and flawless legs that one can only expect at this point. At the ends of these lithe limbs are two dainty feet that look so capable of dancing, leaping, sprinting with unsurpassed grace; so much so that any ballerina would weep with envy. 9