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.

Would Be King – Joined Limericks

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Helen

There once was a would be king With raised eyebrow and dark onyx ring With his people held sway But his words gave away Aristocracy’s just not his thing For those that would be born to rule Should not take … Continue reading →

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I Wish

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Helen

To all those that struggle I wish relief I wish you to overcome To all those who mourn I wish acceptance I wish you calm To all those that aspire I wish you inspiration I wish you a voice To … Continue reading →

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Suits

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Helen

You are well pressed Sleek lines Barely visible Controlled pinstripes White collar Jacket crisp Waiting in a line For the morning coffee iPad glowing News rushing in Rushing out Brittle Technological Like you Your eyebrows Neatly manicured Cufflinks shining Modest … Continue reading →

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Justified

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Helen

Anger Cries out Enfolds its rage Deep within Heart Revenge Draws out Strong, ancient grief Surfacing now Past Action Balances this Eye for eye Peace found Justified (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Chrysalis Stage – Prompt 10 Metamorphisis

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Helen

In my chrysalis stage I had no face I woke to find Of my visage Not a single trace I saw, it seemed, through tiny hairs Across my featureless skin Fine tuned antenna let The visual in Through sound waves … Continue reading →

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Lost

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Helen

There’s a picture of you In a magazine A story of you No longer seen There’s a theory about Where you might have been The tears of the lost They flow for you There’s so little left For the world … Continue reading →

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Simple

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Helen

The simplest love is the purest The one that does not cause fear No anxiety rising to greet you Companionship built upon years With passion there’s always some darkness Uncertainty raises the stakes But with this delicious perplexity Comes too … Continue reading →

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RCC Update – Sprouting The Seed – Progress with My First Novel

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been very remiss in keeping my RCC updates up to date, or interacting on the RCC blog itself – so apologies first to my wonderful fellow RCCers! The reason for the absence from this part of blogging is based … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Coffee

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Helen

The plunger is full The cup overflowing The dark rich aroma Is playfully glowing I feel my addiction Is gradually growing Uncaring, unknowing Uncaring, unknowing A caffeine adventure Is beckoning me Inspire the writer The first poetry The fruits of … Continue reading →

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Warm

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Helen

Snuggled in my quilt Like a child While the wind howls Its misery Outside So sublime To be quiet, settled Safe For a time So warm and enfolded Still, as though Expecting a moment To arrive Sleep beckons Like a playful … Continue reading →

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