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.

Dancing

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Helen

A dancing sweet delight Two lovers in the night The moon here witness to The weave of black and blue We’re drunken on the air Part victory, part despair And should you steal a kiss Such momentary bliss! The music … Continue reading →

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Before the Sun

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Helen

In such races do not run Do not worry little one Deepest dark precedes the sun When you fall and hit the ground Little blood and littler sound Nothing new here to be found Life’s a game, a turn about … Continue reading →

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Moon Kissed

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Helen

  And the moon kissed the ocean The briefest flirtation Reflected light spilling Across the dark, rolling waves And the ocean blushed deep blue Drawn into moonly madness Tidal waves a siren call Answered in the night And the moon … Continue reading →

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False – for Prompt 68 A Smile To Remember

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Helen

The false smile of a sometime friend Just pretend Glittering eyes Be careful not to over-analyse A breathless kiss A broken game is all there this And how you beamed while smashing all my hopeless dreams A soul apart Behind … Continue reading →

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Temporary Rubies

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Helen

It is said of this river that long ago year It ran red with blood like a mad demon’s tears and the ice from the frost crystallised with the red like temporary rubies everywhere spread Beneath ravaged waters all of … Continue reading →

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Approach

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Helen

This approaches now by water Or by fire We may ride the wave triumphant Or expire We may warm our skin by sunshine Or we burn We are gone in one brief instant Or return This approaches like the dawn … Continue reading →

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Initiate

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Helen

Minerva is watching Through her owls People are hovering Hidden by cowls All of your efforts Weakly displayed Naked and vulnerable Making the grade Initiate in waiting For wisdom’s voice Do you remember If you had a choice? Ancient beliefs … Continue reading →

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Vale Robin Williams

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Helen

They say what we see Of shining stars Is distant death Like light you fell The saddest news We draw our breath From pain is fashioned The purest silk Soliloquy You made them laugh You danced for all The world … Continue reading →

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Merging

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Helen

  We go together So perfectly Our bodies fit Like symmetry I look to you And you look to me We’ve been merging Now for days I’m under your skin In so many ways And you’re under mine I beg … Continue reading →

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Aspire

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Helen

Mountains of morning Cascading light beckoning A weary traveller may pause And watch in wonder as the sun Unites again with sky Sweet hidden worlds Beckoning the seeker This is but an awakening From dream into a dream Into a … Continue reading →

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