Category Archives: Air

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

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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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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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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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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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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Hearts Racing

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Helen

They felt their hearts racing At the moment of descent All their fears there embracing All their hopes and innocence Feel them whirl as they fall See them frightened by the light We cannot help them, not at all They … Continue reading →

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24 Hours

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Helen

It’s only a day Could seem like a century 24 hours pass So fleetingly But each breath Lasts eternally Burnt summer sun Shining youthfully Words spoken in haste So much time to fill 24 hours lost All our dreams are … Continue reading →

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Trending Now

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Helen

I’ve been following the trends I’ve been making my amends When required I would bow Could it be I’m trending now? I have followed all the rules Made friends here of kings and fools All that fashion would allow Could … Continue reading →

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Too Many

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Helen

Too many years These pleasures pall Just salty tears Then none at all I seek to climb Only to fall Adrift in dreams A nightscape bright On weary lids Mere hope alights But as I reach It’s out of sight … Continue reading →

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