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.

Yves K Morrow’s ‘An Alterable Void’ – a review

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Helen

Let me begin by saying I love the many and varied talented poets and writers I have had the privilege to meet and read over WordPress. The skill and generosity of all constantly surprise and gladden me, but for me … Continue reading →

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Abraxas

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Helen

I’ve been talking with Abraxas He confuses what is true He is balance, one part darkness One part sunlight is his view I’ve been asking him some questions All the mysteries I hold He’s enigma, he’s enjoyment He is warmth … Continue reading →

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Soul

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Helen

Burning on this pyre of many years I weave my own lost mystery We have too many deeds undone and too little history to make any sense of you and me We look to skies above to find a god … Continue reading →

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Vanquished – For Prompt 46 – Bitter Loathing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Helen

They say true hatred’s born of love But here no finer feelings bled within such arid desert where no tears for water can be shed We stumbled on such paradox A deeper schism found instead When once I called you … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Helen

You are no longer here It has been many, many years I’m growing old With all our stories yet untold My memory still is clear Your ghost has now withdrawn And from this book our pages torn A broken heart … Continue reading →

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Precision

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Helen

I have cut glass with diamonds precise I have drawn secrets out of closed eyes They are made puppets of my device They hope for fire, I give them ice With my precision they hardly bled Of all their history … Continue reading →

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Pray – for Prompt 45 Festering Jealousy

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Helen

  Your words are taken While mine forsaken Your lilting voice Removes all choice Your gracious heart Tears mine apart Your spirit freed I crack and bleed For you the smile The warmth and style For me but earth A … Continue reading →

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Intruding Noise

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Helen

Outside I hear the intruding noise A party on this home’s shared land I wish not to deny their fun I hope their party’s bright and grand But as the evening gathers in I hope that they will understand The … Continue reading →

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Beauty Ages

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Helen

Beauty ages so The cultural rules apply We will not deny The face forms hollows The lines of age hold their sway On too soon a day Beauty ages all The finest flower in time Loses her sweet prime And … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous Book Review: Curiosity

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Helen

Anneque had written a wonderful, thoughtful and insightful review of Curiosity – just had to share!! 🙂 🙂

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