Author Archives: Helen

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.

Venetian Blindness

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

Single eye peaks Between the slats Venetian blindness Distorted imagery Fingers holding plastic Bereft of kindness Secret observation Wearing a mask of lines Watching them undress Solo obsession Brittle and quiet now Venetian blindness © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged dark, madness, play on words, secrets, truth, venetian blinds, Voyeurism, Window blind | 19 Comments

Bordello Nights

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

Fractured dark Listless, languorous Not a spark Eyes delirious Hold secrets within Long limbs leading Down to sin How they loved Bordello nights What they proved Lingerie of finest Quality and grace Wear your mask Hide your face Rooms don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged alchemy, Beauty, bordello, Brothel, dark, delusion, dissociation, Dreams, pain, passion | 6 Comments

We Can’t Tell – For Prompt 26 What Can Change The Nature Of a Man?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

WARNING: This is a particularly dark poem about trauma based mind control. 1) Split mind dislocated by trauma Visceral pain and vast Encompassing humiliation Add to this a scintilla Of doubt and distraction Mix the recipe lightly With dissociation Torture … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Fire, Poetry | Tagged belief, change, cruelty, dark, delusion, denial, dissociation, Dissociative identity disorder, Dreams, identity, mind control, multiple identity disorder, nightmare, pain, Philosophy, torment, trauma based programming | 11 Comments

Broken Piano Keyboard

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Helen

This broken keyboard can still play If your fingers stir this way This room so white, a covered cloud With no memories or words allowed Furniture hides beneath these sheets And if you view it, hit repeat The echoes of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged belief, choice, denial, endings, keyboard, lost love, pain, Relationships, removalists | 12 Comments

Humpty Dumpty

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Helen

We are teetering on the edge Barely clinging to the ledge Emails and texts just pass us by I’ve no tears left inside to cry This world is in ruins There is no mistaking It’s far, far too late to … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged belief, choice, Humpty Dumpty, lost love, Love, madness, Musings, nursery rhymes, pain, passion, Relationships | 13 Comments

Curiosity – Or How the World Has Ended While Nobody Noticed……

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

Curiosity is published!!!!!!! I’m very excited to announce that Curiosity, my second novel, is now available on lulu.com as a paperback POD or as an ebook. The link to learn more, and purchase if you wish, is my lulu.com author spotlight … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation, Fire | Tagged Advertising, armageddon, black comedy, Book, Curiosity, Humor, indie book, novel, Politics, Reality television, recruitment, Satire, self published, television, unemployment, unemployment statistics | 65 Comments

Escape

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I have had a lucky escape This world has granted reprieve I am blessed by god-given grace In a choice to linger or leave I am shielded from blackened heart I’m protected from political play I’m no longer the unknowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged alchemy, ambition, angels, Aspiration, belief, choice, escape, guardian angels, reprieve, Spiritual, Spiritual Beings, truth | 6 Comments

Farewell

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I bid farewell without remorse, regret No words unspoken, nothing left to say All darkness and all misery forget We drank such wine before our sun was set It matters not I won’t see break of day I bid farewell … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, Aspiration, belief, choice, death, farewell, goodbye, Life, Philosophy, regret, Remorse, Spiritual, truth | 6 Comments

Mirror (2)

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Helen

I gazed into the mirror bright It gave me comfort, gave me fright And candlelight so soft and low Companion to the darkened night My face took on an eerie glow This person here I didn’t know This person’s face … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Poetry | Tagged alchemy, belief, choice, dark, delusion, dissociation, Dreams, fear, horror, looking glass, Mirror, other worldly, Spiritual | 10 Comments

Shifting Sand

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Helen

If it were to end now I wouldn’t mind I’ve led a full life to my definition There’s little left behind I’ve tasted love enough to fill me My hunger was refined And I’ve learnt to be more generous More … Continue reading →