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.

Foundations

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Helen

The foundation of thought Needs be sturdy and strong In vagaries not caught Only rational belong We should be precise Our logic so clear Our intellect ice This crisp time of year Our arguments right Our materials sound There’s no … Continue reading →

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New Year Resolutions

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

Most years I don’t bother with new year resolutions. If I do make one, I keep it, despite all odds. One year I vowed not to eat chocolate for a whole year. Anyone who knows me would know that’s a … Continue reading →

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Flawless

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

It was flawless This turn on the boards Performance of a lifetime Every word spoken Trembled in perfection Every move was grace Why did it feel hollow Why a ringing tone Echoes in my ear? Could it be exquisite Is another … Continue reading →

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Caught

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

Caught in the middle Emotions like tsunamis Rising all around Life is a riddle Seems you need an army Just to hold ground Caught in a tempest Everything extreme And nothing makes sense Still you try your best Rational it … Continue reading →

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Choice – For Prompt 36 – Virtue

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Helen

May my choice be now as ever Of all virtues here arrayed To find balance in true temperance And for this alone I’ll pray Let me never be so charitable That I steal your chance to grow Yet I’ll not … Continue reading →

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Radar

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Helen

You’re on my radar I’m aware of you Your communication Is getting through Don’t overdo it There is no need From this attraction I can’t be freed You’re in my headlights But do not fear I will protect you And … Continue reading →

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Shooting Star

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Helen

He was a shooting star Across a desolate sky A moment of brilliance In a blanket of darkness He shined briefly Before he fell Icarus personified Climbing his stairway To sunlit heaven Before his own shining Rivalled the fire And … Continue reading →

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Dream Team

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Helen

They are the dream team They’re winners all Talents to the extreme Answer the call They are the best breedPedigreed stars Anything you might need Nothing’s too far They are the A class Top of the grade Never an impasse … Continue reading →

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My Little Secret

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Helen

You’re my little secret Am I yours? You’re someone I can’t forget Only because Every time I see your face I pause You’re my little secret Is this wrong? It’s just I want connection To belong I promise I won’t … Continue reading →

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Whispering

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Helen

I am whispering to you Cross the miles I feel you hear me I feel you know I am whispering only Because it’s secrets All the stories I would bestow I am whispering to you In another room Behind closed … Continue reading →

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