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.

Connected Limericks

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Helen

An ambitious woman once said Tis better to lead than be led But with no-one to follow Her pride she must swallow On bitterest truth is she fed A deluded woman believed That she helped all the people she grieved … Continue reading →

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Whirling Rhyme

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Helen

In hallowed halls These wretched days When valour calls Above the haze The blood you spill The lives that fall Will haunt you still Will sound the call The hand you play The friends you kill Will lead the way … Continue reading →

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Just a Game

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Helen

Plots and schemes Nefarious dreams Ace up sleeve Poised to leave False faced friend Truth suspends Melodrama If you harm her One way out Moment’s doubt Draw your gun It’s begun One left standing So demanding Truth re-framed It’s just … Continue reading →

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The Cube

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Helen

Desert stretch Mid summer haze Above the endless sands It hovers The cube Large, light blue Half translucent Beckoning to a mystery It seems for moments To vibrate As though it may Fly away at any moment And then it … Continue reading →

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Smashwords

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Helen

Originally posted on When I Became an Author:
My book is now on Smashwords for $0.99! “The Night I Walked Off Of Boot Hill” can be found here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/311734 

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To My WordPress Community

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Helen

In this warm community Embraced by fellow scribes It’s like I find immunity From harsher real life tribes Your friendship and your words Awake a dream within Your writings are like birds About to take to wing I thank you … Continue reading →

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Disinformation

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Helen

The media is Our new temple The programmers are Our new gods Celebrity, new firmament Stars glittering above Politics of doublespeak Hiding in plain sight Trick and lull us to Conformity The new normal is Lobotomy Without the need For … Continue reading →

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Archangels

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Helen

Raphael Heal these bleeding wounds None can see Gabriel Free me from your harsh Prophecy Michael Who is like to God Set me true Archangels As the greater three I beg you (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Autumn Promise

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Helen

On the cusp of winter’s dark dance, first deep chill No birds come greet the sun on my windowsill Glitter frost Blanketing my street sparkling Wrapped in coat now I only pray for the Spring (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All … Continue reading →

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Prophecy

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Helen

The prophet spoke Of leaner times to come The field bereft The womb barren A symphony of grief Across a broken sky The prophet sang of times When men would beg to die They stoned the prophet Would not hear … Continue reading →

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