Category Archives: Air

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

Music-Less

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Helen

Over the years it seems my life Has gradually, slowly come to be An absence of such pure delight Or even mournful melody When I was young I lived the age When music held such mastery And all the hours … Continue reading →

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Take Me Back – for Prompt 31 Take Me Back

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Helen

He stood Bedraggled urchin on the doorstep He was a parcel left open in the rain A supplicant gazing into my unblinking eyes one more time ‘Take me back’ I’d envisaged this moment a thousand, thousand times But not like this … Continue reading →

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Simplicity

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Helen

The simplicity of moments A child’s laugh A pure blue sky The face of a friend The perfect butterfly The simplicity is all The simplicity of lifetimes Youthful innocence Tempestuous adolescence Stretching wings of adulthood Yielding now to aging’s essence … Continue reading →

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Belladonna

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Helen

Belladonna dreams Caricatures in extremis Raise you from your deathly sleep Parapets and kingdoms Tunnels echoing and deep Hallucinogens Perspective disturbs and lengthens Once more to touch your cheek Ragged through these years One more moment I would seek Belladonna … Continue reading →

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Curiosity is now available on Apple iStore!!!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Helen

Hi Curiosity is now on its global distribution journey courtesy of lulu.com and is now available on iStore – as well as in ebook or paperback on lulu.com, and as an ebook on Kindle. If iStore is your thing and you are keen to read … Continue reading →

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Opposites Attract

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Helen

I do not believe That opposites attract We like what reminds us Of the people that we want to be In moments we can still believe We are I walk alone Do not desire extroverts Their energy so wild And … Continue reading →

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Dream Lover

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Helen

Phantom kiss On half-open lips As eyes half awake Flutter to see Feather like touch On sensitive skin Far too much Far too much Dream lover here Just out of reach Hands stretch and clasp Into thin air Meditate on … Continue reading →

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Up In The Air

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Helen

I am here Up in the air You are clear I’m darker there You’re hope’s spear I am despair There’s no cheer Up in the air I would fly Up in the air Perfect spy Hidden out there I will … Continue reading →

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Prefer

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Helen

You would prefer to be The darker side of me The aspect that you prize Here hovers in my eyes In symbiosis strong You feel that you belong But play the darker part From here you feel you start You … Continue reading →

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Rendered

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Helen

My soul is rendered Split apart On broken cobblestones So far from home An abject plea I fall before their feet My subjugation complete And ask their ministry To set me free My heart is rendered Beaten back And blackened … Continue reading →

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