Category Archives: Air

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

Strange Haunting

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Helen

I am haunted By a ghost Of a man Who’s still alive I do not know him Never will And yet it seems We are entwined His work is public Mine is private Yet still I find Some similarity Which … Continue reading →

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Balance

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Helen

During the week I play the extrovert My role is people And I perform All the energy I let them drink from me Till my soul is like a storm On the weekend I am the introvert Hiding so happily … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Helen

Random Thoughts start to flicker across a mind that is not burdened with intent Bath There is nothing so delightful or soothing as soaking in a bath Regret If you would pre-write Your own obituary Speak not of regret Fickle … Continue reading →

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Night Reverie

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Helen

Night rings shrill in my ears Fractal electricity Humming beneath Tar filled roads And concrete beams Lights against Midsummer night sky Seem to dance To a madman’s lullaby Strangers’ faces Passed along nervous streets Wear unreal masks From some hidden … Continue reading →

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Cross

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Helen

In the dream I stand before A dark illuminated cross Feel the energy Of the ages Leeching from this symbol Silent sentinel Guarding the pathway To an uncertain dawn. (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Death

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Helen

‘Break bread with me’ Said Death Pulling out a seat To rest his weary form ‘I’ve ridden long Into the night’ he said ‘I’ll ride much longer Ere the dawn’ ‘Have you come for me?’ I politely asked Not regretful … Continue reading →

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Ghazal 2

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Helen

Secret comrades meeting here, rise and close your door As though to battle bound let fervour fire your core The traveller stakes his aim on conquering higher peaks Then at once to greet them, strides brave across the floor Tumbling … Continue reading →

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Raven Flight

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Helen

The raven’s eye Blinks slowly Settled on its prize It has travelled far Now to find its way Cross a world of thieves And lies It holds alchemy And philosophies Within grasping claws So strong Like a psychopomp It will … Continue reading →

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Someone To Watch Over Me

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Helen

Strapped down I am only completely aware of the lethal grasp of restraints, scratching as though alive, on my skin. He says, you will feel great energy and pain, just for a moment. You must bite down on the cloth … Continue reading →

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Three

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Helen

Three times your name Three times the same Only difference Was the game First watched from afar Second casual and bizarre Third a foreign, twisted star Three times one heart Three ways apart Different endings Different start Three times your … Continue reading →

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