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.

Model Army

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helen

Such skeletal form In garb of darkest hue Direct, emotionless gaze Piercing fashion through Life’s darker mysteries In glances so construed Marching mannequins master Talents known to few Down the boulevard Paparazzi prey Celebrity in hiding Venture out this day … Continue reading →

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Tales of Endearment

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helen

Such precious moments Across the arc of days Caress the sensitive soul Sets the timid heart ablaze Stories of exquisite form Kindness quietly given Moments of pure lucidity Where emotion’s driven Tales of endearment sparkle Not as drama, mystique Just … Continue reading →

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While We Can

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Helen

Let’s dress in pyjamas Toast marshmallows Drink hot chocolate By the fire Let’s tell ghost stories Till our eyes are wide And our brittle smiles betray We are now frightened By ourselves Even while we won’t admit it Let’s put … Continue reading →

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Chaos is My Friend

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Helen

Primordial, primal energy The Tower always falls Undifferentiated mystery Distant, deep cat calls Dragon stirs within Orion Sweeps stars now with his wings While this little world is dying A new birth gently sings Out of all destruction Out of … Continue reading →

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Dark Parade

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Helen

I have not yet Been consumed by lust or love I’ve flown above The act while it was made Just curiosity For all the games we’ve played I have not known My soul, this dark parade I have not yet … Continue reading →

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Guilt

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Helen

I am drawn out on this rack Spread like withered newspaper crackling and brown; I have hungered beyond earthly recognition for a moment of almost predatory peace Sweet skeleton irradiates unspoken crimes; days long ago during summer’s idyll, where we … Continue reading →

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The Seed – Cover Reveal!!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Helen

I’m just finalising the publication details on lulu.com for my first novel – The Seed– so expect some publicity about it all in the next week, and probably over the coming weeks LOL! In a few days once I’ve really … Continue reading →

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Kissing’s Sake

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Helen

I knew you In the moment of the kiss I knew that nothing Would be more or less than this This was it all Just the touch of lip and tongue No serenade to art Or of romance there begun … Continue reading →

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Pitiless

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Helen

Pitiless As Vlad Tepe’s eyes Gazing at the carnage Of his artistry You rise Remorseless as he You remain Against all the cries wrung out From this Symphony of pain Bloodless lips Like his icy kiss Draw back Startling with … Continue reading →

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The Progress of the Tarot – Part One

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Helen

The Fool On the precipice Dancing dog Bids you jump and fly In my world this new Chance here seems Both wonderous, dread The Magician Purest alchemy As above So below, is known Can I take this chance Weave it … Continue reading →

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