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.

Sweet Lullaby

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Helen

Sweet lullaby As dusk approaches Take me gently On your way Let me not weep To see your dreamworld Hold me tightly Till the day When I waken Hear you singing In a memory In my heart Not foresaken Nor … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged dreaming, fantasy, Love, lullaby, memory, protection, Relationships | 2 Comments

The Return of Arthur

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Helen

All hail Arthur’s return The Once and Future King To this modern land! No world to save No hordes to battle Only Parliament Royal lineages have become Tabloid fodder The ‘family’ is now Best seen opening universities Or giving Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged Camelot, Culture, Excalibur, fantasy, fashion, Guinevere, Humour, King Arthur, Lancelot, Musings | Leave a comment

Hope

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Helen

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged desire, fear, hope, need, unreachable | 1 Comment

Butterfly Scars

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Helen

Across her skin scarified Are the markers of all her pains, her joys and hopes raised high, cut deep within starkly visible to the eye This strange affliction caused by surfeit of feeling? These signs of tribulation some may call … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged acceptance, alien, Beauty, butterfly, change, dark, difference, history, journal, pain, scars, Spiritual, transformation | 1 Comment

The Artistry of Flavour

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Helen

Here is artistry Flavours you combine Perfect alchemy! When you cook for me In this way, divine What this gives to me Spice and condiments Rich and tender meat All the soul fulfills Sweetest fruit In dark chocolate dipped Banish … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged alchemy, cooking, creativity, food, friendship, kindness | Leave a comment

Some things we shouldn’t tolerate….

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Helen

Why is it, in our modern world, we seem so tolerant of bad behaviour? Nowadays it seems if you are going to be a bastard, the trick is to get in first. It puts you above the reach of anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged behaviour, Bullies, cruelty, cyber bullying, evil, intolerance, judgement, opinions, power, social norms | 2 Comments

For Beauty’s Sake

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Helen

For beauty’s sake I take the brush And soft caress my face In shadowed contours may I hide The flaws I would replace Till gathered in conformity I vanish without trace? These colours of the fashion world Might jar against … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, Beauty, dark, denial, Dreams, fashion, pain, self-image | Leave a comment

Balancing

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Helen

When we speak I listen mainly Listen mainly to you Don’t I? I accept the pattern Settled early with us I am the audience And you the star But occasionally Even the understudy Has something, something To say When you … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged audience, balance, disappointment, ego, reciprocity, sadness, selfish, sharing, star | 2 Comments

Where Do They Go To?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Helen

Where do they go to, when they go? Deep in the river Under the snow Up in the treetops Wing across air Where do they go to When were they there? What do they find there, when they first seek … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged angelic, mystery, quest, questioning, seeking, Spiritual | 2 Comments

Life needs a little…Leverage

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Helen

So, I understand ranting is acceptable on a blog, and in the interests of experimenting with different types of posts, plus to get something off my chest – quite frankly – I thought, why not? Yesterday I was talking with … Continue reading →