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.

Frozen

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Helen

Air of crystal A thousand years waiting Peaceful, still The earth is breathing slow Beneath the ice and water Waiting to be born On such a perfect morn Frozen like perfection A god’s painting Which he cannot dispossess Held like … Continue reading →

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Becomes Me – for Prompt 61 – Toska

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Helen

Twilight becomes me The purple-black shade of in-between Stars struggle to ignite In an opaque sky Moments before the light Falls as broken wings Years of waiting have become Mere sacred ritual The white, the red, the black I light … Continue reading →

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Hallway Steps

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Helen

These hallway steps lead to nowhere or to somewhere far, far worse I’ve heard it told in whispered corners all these things that they would warn us Talk of devils and of danger and a curse These hallways steps lead … Continue reading →

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Ask

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Helen

He said that he may ask but once And should you get your answer wrong The whiplash on your skin would tell Your misery and your dullard’s song He said that should he ask you twice If generous natured was … Continue reading →

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Killing Place

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Helen

These streets beyond are narrow, dark Their lights wink with a dying grace Within the perimeter of the park They come to find the killing place Their hooded garb and blackened cloaks Hide centuries of deep regret You hear the … Continue reading →

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Pieces – for Alzheimers Writing prompt

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Helen

These pieces are missing These pieces are gone The fondest of memories The dreams dreamt upon They are gone These eyes are so heavy They’re burdened with pain Saying the same things Again and again She’s in pain So lost … Continue reading →

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Muse

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Helen

Your beautiful face Etched upon my memory Of pity, no trace Deeper muse to me Arising from your dark eyes Beguiled fantasy There is no surprise The wellspring in this place What depths comprise Your beautiful face Repeating in the … Continue reading →

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Weightless

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Helen

I I am weightless I am flying through the perfect sky And I I am free at last I have no boundaries being weightless I I feel so innocent and so pure of heart in both mind and soul That … Continue reading →

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Baron’s Dance

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Helen

Skulls tell the story Of transitory glory Caught betwixt and between Fit for a queen The Baron does his dance For more than circumstance Just see him dance! Deadly nightshade flower Relinquishing each hour Spirits are on fire Death’s a … Continue reading →

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Competition

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Helen

Slicing flesh So fine no blood erupts from translucency Whisper cruel, deluded pride corrupts all human decency Sweet laced words that hide your whiplash smile Qualified support Friendship’s mask will shield the crocodile from well deserved retort We’re the thing … Continue reading →

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