Author Archives: Helen

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.

Despair

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Helen

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged dark, despair, fear, grief | 2 Comments

Eyes raised to the sky Quiet dignity Breathe your last From here for centuries poets, philosophers, readers of history will debate the merit or the tragedy of this one terrible moment None us us knowing you but for your letters … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged Anne Boleyn, dark, death, history, loss, tragedy, Tudor | 4 Comments

Alchemical Chess

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Helen

‘In chess Someone must play The dark pieces’ she said It struck me as a revelation of a deeper, sadder truth Through irritation the pearl is formed Through adversity strength and honor shine Through age wisdom may emerge What is … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged alchemy, chess, choice, dark, Musings, Philosophy, Spiritual | 2 Comments

Shock Freefall

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Helen

There was a moment I stood transfixed trying to assimilate what I had heard Could I process this revelation? Moreover could I believe? The balance, so complex and deceiving Would I even know, be able to see? Something so quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, belief, choice, dark, denial, Philosophy, shock, truth | 5 Comments

Fairy Tale

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Helen

A poem based on a dream I once had…………….. A wicked man once held his love Within his house of dreams Where walls were doors and doors were walls Was nothing as it seems? And for her, in place of … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged dark, Dreams, fairy tale, ghost, Love | 2 Comments

Transition

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Helen

At what point is one beginning At what point the other end The singer from the singing The lover from the friend? The moment of elation From the knowledge of the fall The victorious jubilation From the rising to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged creation, Philosophy, Spiritual, time, truth | 9 Comments

Grace

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Helen

I wait now so impatient on the day When all my joys and sorrows can unite And all that I endeavour now, or say Eschews this darkness here, embraces light I wandered once within these halls so bleak I sought … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, Philosophy, self-knowledge, sonnet, Spiritual, truth | 2 Comments

Where’s my Mr Darcy?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Helen

Where’s my Mr Darcy then? That’s what I want to know That shy and brooding countenance That deftly hidden glow? Jane Austen knew a thing or two Of civility and charm Of poetry and pretty words That leave a girl … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged Humor, Jane Austen, Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice, Romance, television | 9 Comments

Ode to Freddie Mercury

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Helen

Watching a television documentary On my first favourite band I am reminded Stunned once more Before the artistry and poetry Of this mercurial man indeed The generosity they mention Was always in his glittering eyes But more the beauty of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, Beauty, creativity, Freddie Mercury, loss, music, Queen | 7 Comments

Knights Templar

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Helen

Across a darkened sky Banners raised The cross is stained Blood rose red Seeking in the material The mystery Of the soul This alchemy demands The nigredo becomes A battlefield What phoenix arises From broken flesh and bones Skyward? Ancient … Continue reading →