Monthly Archives: August 2013

Complete Abandon – for Prompt 18 – Losing Control

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Helen

Always the veritable picture of reserve I spent my days waiting for a god to fall from heaven or rise from hell and take me home, though long ago I’d found no path or road would lead me to a … Continue reading →

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Standing Apart – for Right2Write Prompt 7 – Flowers and Cattle

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

I’ve always stood apart you see It seems to fit me perfectly And here amongst the flowers bright My essence is so plain to see I stand, a source of bovine grace My kindness etched upon my face The flowers … Continue reading →

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Denied

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

I drew from the well of his heart A simple enough place to start I sought not above nor below For guidance to follow my part I grew from the gifts he’d bestow In attention I’d bask and I’d glow … Continue reading →

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Programming Breakdown

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

The programming has broken Normal service Will not resume Anytime soon The stalker has lost his quarry He cannot recall His instructions at all Like a lone wolf He bays at the moon The triggers are wide of their mark … Continue reading →

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The Face Behind The Dragon…..

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Helen

About a week ago I blogged about facing my fears and having my photograph taken. As I noted in comments following the event, my photographer was lovely and I think did a fabulous job given that I am not a … Continue reading →

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The Wild

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Helen

The wild emerges, antlers raised Ancient eyes excoriate the horizon Bellowing echoes across crevices and caverns of funereal thought Hunger stalks its prey Carnivorous dreams etched deep on tattooed, ravaged skin Wearing the mark of Cain as a badge of … Continue reading →

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Canvas

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Helen

Am I your canvas Oh artist! For your greatest work? Pressed by oil on silk Butterfly on a pin The colours changing Constantly, from light to dark Am I the flame That burns within Or just a failing spark? Late … Continue reading →

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I Told You Once

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Helen

I told you once In honesty I told you twice Deliberately You did not listen I spoke again And this, my friend, makes three I asked you once To see my side I pleaded twice Turn back from pride Instead … Continue reading →

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Competition Vs Collaboration

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Helen

Competition corrodes Creates conflict Crucifies communion Complicates communication Confuses comprehension Covets creation Curses collaboration Collaboration communes Ceases conflict Cures corrosion Complements communication Creates comprehension Confers certainty Conquers competition (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Butterfly

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Helen

Butterfly Monarch princess for Too brief life Beautiful Royal pattern flies Cross the sky Freedom is Your birthright and the Price you pay Brevity Is beauty’s namesake Once again (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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