Author Archives: Helen

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About Helen

I'm drawn to blogging as a way to share ideas and consider what makes us who we are. Whether it's in our working life or our creativity, expression is a means to connect.

The Mysterious House – for Prompt 12 – Fairytale

                  There once was a powerful magician who had traversed deep within the darkest regions of power and persuasion. He was so suffused in his magic that even his surroundings bent to … Continue reading

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Unholy Alliance

If and when and maybe Here’s the schemes that can be Disturbing now the trinity Where one plus two is not three Three times three can be One See the demons have fun Here a daughter, here a son Sacred … Continue reading

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Just a Spark

I remember Looming shadows Large across old walls In a quiet room I remember Low murmuring Chanting in alien words I did not understand Swaying figures in this dark Something coming Just a spark Just a spark I remember Kept … Continue reading

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Aspiration

You cling to the ragged coat-tails of my indecisive elevation Flapping helpless, errant clothes on the line in the midst of a storm Or a leaf buoyant but aimless on the crest of a river’s wave You see in me … Continue reading

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Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn

My lady our love is now The blackest rose And wherefore now these tidings Do I suppose Arose from bloodied rituals The ones I chose? Where once my love for you A flame, a joy apart A treasure of great … Continue reading

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Insomnia

The digital clock is slow It lies through its reddish glow Insomnia is beating A deathly, stalking blow You struggle in the sheets Your worries incomplete One moment you are cool And then you’re slammed with heat You stare at … Continue reading

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Childhood

Coloured blocks stacked On cream carpet Half past four It’s time for jam and toast Limericks and lessons Hopscotch on the lawn All these precious memories The ones you love the most As the sun is setting Playing cards Out … Continue reading

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How Is It That…?

How is it that You always make me smile Your thin demeanour Serious gaze Your under-stated style All make me want To see your face And linger here awhile How is it that Your laugh is like a summer song? … Continue reading

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The Master

A smile of simple kindness can hide the raving jaws of a lost beast Revenge is sweeter done through others; they do not pity in the least A hive mind shudders Awaking from its slumber to be seen anew And … Continue reading

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Hide and Seek

A game to play To while away the day I will not peek Or cheat at hide and seek Lost innocence Is far too great expense I only pray That you may yield some day And when we hide In … Continue reading

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