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.

Seaside Rendevous

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Helen

I waited for you I believed As the tide crashed upon the shore I drew your name in the sand Then watched it wash away Only to draw it again Our seaside rendezvous you said Will be grand Will be … Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Helen

All I want A moment of belief All I plead Freedom from this grief No gift given Can ever compare To such grace Following there All I want Is simply what I need All these bonds Of doubting here I’m … Continue reading →

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Golden Age

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Helen

This golden age This reign Majesty and poetry A woman above all men A thunderstorm With lightning shot through Above all the games The courtiers do The golden tresses Red lips of flame This reign This golden age This queen … Continue reading →

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Stitch In Time

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Helen

She said we should be like A stitch in time Not a moment too late Or precipitate Not a memory too lost Or bitter cost Just the perfect moment to strike A stitch in time She said the game was … Continue reading →

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Hypnosis

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Helen

Calming voice Heard just above the breeze Light touch to forehead Relaxes by degrees Somewhere a bell is chiming Seems so very far away I think that I forgot my name Somewhere along the way Hear the clock Hanging high … Continue reading →

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Late Afternoon Argument

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Helen

It might have been the blistering sun Reflecting from the water It might have been the temperature Leeching through our summer clothes It might have been the low level humming Of people’s laughter and life nearby It might have been your … Continue reading →

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Say My Name

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Helen

Say my name In deepest Winter As icicles form upon Your very breath You’ll call me thief Of joyful memories Make me someone You won’t forget Say my name When Autumn’s colours Paint a picture Upon the lawn I am … Continue reading →

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Prism

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been watching you I’ve quite a singular view Across the laneway by design All things come to me in time This prism that refracts the light Brings me your secrets every night I am always watching you And there … Continue reading →

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Eclectic

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

Energy focussed on individuality Crystal precision cuts through glass Leaving no trace of rank normalcy Even the perfect lost to the past Curious imperfections maketh the man Time and again it’s the flaw we love Inspired by thoughts beyond normal … Continue reading →

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Swan Song – for Prompt 35 Holiday Stories

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

Sweltering dusty, lonesome streets On this hazy mid afternoon Somewhere a jukebox is playing Jangling, discordant tunes It was June You said let’s plan an escapade A once in a lifetime reverie A special moment in the sun Punctuated by … Continue reading →

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