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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.

Awaken

Awaken now at this first bitter light Survey a scene of all these lives betrayed Abomination to the very sight Lost each and every chance we had to save Remember this, the vows you can’t set right The lies you … Continue reading

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Bestiary of Blatherhorn Vale!

Originally posted on Legends of Windemere:
Bestiary of Blatherhorn Vale is live! Enjoy this small collections of fantasy poems for .99 cents.  Read and review the book.  Spread the word to your friends.

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Precious Reflection

Precious reflection Of an imperfect past Butterflies pinned Under this cold glass Precious mementos Tied to the post Sashes and scarves Treasured the most Precious beliefs Etched under your skin This is where longing Yearns to begin Precious kept feelings … Continue reading

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Evolution

Double helix Twists widdershins Tiny cracks In the unity Creates new form Struggling to be born From infertile ground Stretch to be The Other Separate from But built upon Edifice of ages The backward sweeping clock Tracks time Into the … Continue reading

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Wordle prompt – Somatic Need

This somatic need So cloying and demanding Overwhelms the spirit It is a tether To a darker underground Where we all depart light Here a spectral sylph May entice the unwary To naked awakening The final passing Skin to seamless … Continue reading

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Sympathy (for Anne Boleyn)

This cup is full Half blood, half molten gold An offering before the king This cup is full No longer young Half maid, half woman grown Years passed so very fast No longer young Desire’s slave Half fool, half wise … Continue reading

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Drink To Me

Drink to me As though you care Drink to me To show you’re there Though I know It isn’t true Drink to me I’ll drink to you Drink for what We might have been Drink for all The days unseen … Continue reading

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Never Settle

Shine a light Across this darkened street Run for your life Down alleyways at night Reach for the stars Before they dim their lights above Look for the jewels In the debris of forgotten love Sing your truth To an … Continue reading

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Champagne Wishes

Champagne wishes Caviar dreams Fine silken suits Frayed at the seams Cocktails in crystal My how they gleam! Champagne wishes Caviar dreams Fox in the hen-house Secrets betrayed Masks full of memories Lost masquerade All of the finery Richly displayed … Continue reading

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My first e-book, download it now

Originally posted on HA's Place:
Hello, I’m glad to inform you all that I’m publishing my first e-book right now. It is titled The fragrance of the pouring rain and other poems by HA and here is the link:- The…

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