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.

Freefall

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Helen

Freefall Vertigo has caught me rushing down to fast approaching ground Thoughts splinter beating with my heart Bones breaking tearing me apart Freefall Time released me Something forgotten lost for all time Sweet oblivion give me your embrace Final death … Continue reading →

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Samson

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Helen

Samson, eye your lesser morning With true strength just leeched away Where your locks of such adorning Where precision for your prey? Oh such mighty power is falling And your God’s abandoned you Where the surety of your calling Where … Continue reading →

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Ancient Longing

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Helen

These ancient walls are vast, heraldic creatures watch o’er me and yet alone within one room I brood solitary, dreaming of an age lost to me These steps are steeped in blood and time The mischief of an age gone … Continue reading →

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Companion

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Helen

My companion of these many years Has settled In the lining Of my hopes and dreams and fears Laugh lines marking All the memories That we share and hold so dear Like a soft enfolding blanket Slightly tattered But still … Continue reading →

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Locket

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Helen

The perfect locket Fine etched gold Hides your secrets Deep within How it shimmers In the moonlight Gold flecked warmth Like sun on skin And he’s thinking As it glistens This may be a way To begin Gilt edged locket … Continue reading →

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Missed Appointment

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Helen

Darkness creeps round the corner Of this dim-lit avenue It’s past midnight Outside this café As its soft light beckons you Dressed up for love But here you find Regret and solitude You missed your appointment And your suitor withdrew … Continue reading →

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Face

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Helen

Beautiful face Perfect blend Of symmetry and grace The golden mean Has found its place On this beautiful face Deep shining eyes Hooded mystery Hints at the prize This is artistry In human guise Seen through beautiful eyes The depths … Continue reading →

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He Said, She Said

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Helen

He said A pure moment Must be captured And kept still Like a flower pressed Against a page She said No moment’s pure All is change Cannot remain And will be free And all the rest’s Captivity He said To … Continue reading →

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Reclaim

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Helen

Sweat on the brow The moment is now Hold still my heart As I depart Grow strong the flame Let me reclaim My true birthright On this good night (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Anyone having trouble with loading their notifications and/or any ‘like’ buttons on blogposts?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been having trouble on and off for a few weeks now with ‘like’ buttons not loading on blog posts of blogs I follow, to the point that I often can only ‘like’ something in the Reader page. Tonight it … Continue reading →

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