Category Archives: Earth

Writing primarily expressing the element Earth – the physical, earthy, sensual, appetite, money.

Aging

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Helen

Each day so silent Near imperceptible The lines around my eyes grow deeper, more sustained My body just that bit more stiff on rising My recovery just sightly slower from exertion Aging is a stealth bomb Creeping up on you, … Continue reading →

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Faux Diet

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Helen

I sweat and strain to reach a weight Do not accept my body’s fate To curve and bloom where I’d concave A silhouette that I’d create I know the ways I should behave The regimen and calories saved To see … Continue reading →

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Haiku Musings

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Helen

The wind that whistles biting; icy jawed creature from the very depths New roses in bloom Buds peep open; introduce this shy debutante Clever strategist checkmate only three moves now Blink and you miss it Models strut catwalk towering; amazon … Continue reading →

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Sense Memory

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Helen

Body wash in coconut and lime Soothe away all the days woes So sublime Trick the mind With sense recollection Of simpler times A moment Of complete mindfulness When I stop I pause Between acts, thoughts And dreams And simply … Continue reading →

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Weariness

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Helen

A weariness engulfs me I am spent And yet the drive to find these words Will not relent Release me yet Within my bones An ache arises And like a serpent coiled within Prepares to strike With sudden ferocity Bidding … Continue reading →

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Unconnected Haiku

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Helen

Wrapped up in this warmth created; autumn leapfrogs summer’s true decline Shadow puppets sway Children’s faces pressed against Store windows at night Lovers’ fingers can’t touch; no passion can be found here between their graves Supernatural foe barred; circle symbols … Continue reading →

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Club Ritual

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Helen

In these light strewn modern caverns Where the beauteous ones all meet Dance their own beloved rituals In search of chemical release Would the fabled gods of old Swoop on the denizens within Seek in alcohol’s pure succor Bids for … Continue reading →

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Hungry Ghosts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Helen

Raw hunger claws within a soul drawn by grief Grasping hands close around the heart of bereaved Drawing life from emotion’s well Vampire soul Phantom here clamouring for life already gone Feed the loss Aching cavern found never filled Hungry … Continue reading →

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Newborn

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Helen

A newborn Cries upon Seeing the world For the first time Harsh white light Noise and confusion Tossed from the deep Serenity of the womb Harbinger, perhaps Of the nature of life Moving from peace To tumult And back again? … Continue reading →

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(my) Addictions

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Helen

The online shopper Hovers over the keypad Credit card at hand One more game to play Majhong mania on-line Barely lets you blink Chocolate ice-cream calls A muted but distinct voice Dark temptation’s song Vodka makes things right Lethal hiding without … Continue reading →

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