phos- + Greek phainein to show ; date: circa 1860; : a luminous impression due to excitation of the retina

"Wouldn't you like the moon to tattoo you? Imagine that, eh, being inked by the point of the moon, it would be so glowing. Who would look at me again if I had one of those? I'd be too bright, wouldn't I?"

(Catherine Owen, Cusp/detrius, 2006)

"If my devils are to leave me, I am afraid my angels will take flight as well." -Rilke

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