Category Archives: Air

Writing primarily expressing the element Air – thoughts, belief, theory, philosophy, satire and science.

Regret

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Helen

You fell so far The very stars did die It’s such a shame To see an angel cry I heard you sing Before you crashed below And what you lost I guess we’ll never know You reached so high The … Continue reading →

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Girl and the Raven

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Helen

The girl and the raven appear at the morn Awash with the tears she has shed before dawn She’s floating in white, a mere sprite of despair Combing her memories through her dark hair The raven’s a psychopomp calling her … Continue reading →

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Chess

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Helen

Kingdoms lost At bleak break of day Count the cost Foolish game Each expendable Just the same We’re so small Our hopes do not count Not at all Even kings Cannot turn the tide Not a thing Gods will play … Continue reading →

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Dissolution

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Helen

Faith dissolves and recreates A fleeting bird Do you see? On the wings of a prayer? Desolation calls for more A distant twin to hope Do you hear? Remembering this day? Abject we may fall To ancient crosses now Do … Continue reading →

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Moonbeam

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Helen

I felt your touch As light upon My shifting seas Beloved came A messenger Within the heart of me Moonbeams’ dance Reminds me of A kind of grace Beloved comes At twilight turn To see His face © Helen Valentina … Continue reading →

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Choice

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Helen

This is you Creature of extremes And latitudes Confusion in flesh Chimera of your making I’ve had my fill of you You do not know You do not know Your fractured moving soul No constancy A slap, a hug and … Continue reading →

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Fly Away

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Helen

Fly away from this carnival of fools The glitter has now withered As ghost dust on the floor Pierrot is broken-hearted Columbine will come no more So fly away Fly away from this false and gaudy fair In the dirt … Continue reading →

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Searching

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Helen

I am searching for the light I am wandering this night In this ancient habitat I might find the way at that Broken church just like my soul In the dimmer light is whole Shining beacon in the night I … Continue reading →

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Held

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Helen

Oh little ones I held you In my hands Gave life-force to your dreams To all your plans Within this darkened plain This universe I gifted you your freedom As a curse Oh little ones once sheltered In my heart … Continue reading →

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Touch

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Helen

Reaching out Whispering wind The briefest moment Of touch Worlds are made And broken pieces Fall like starlight Star-dust Piercing morning Astral force Feel us tremble For touch Promises are made Scattered children Dance in the sunlight And trust (c) … Continue reading →

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