Category Archives: Earth

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

Genetic Entropy

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Helen

Genetic entropy No issue from This generation A name disappears The line ends Much as it began In silence And obscurity. (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Heatwave End

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Helen

Waiting on the breaking storm To steal the humidity Of the day Clouds hang as though anticipating Movement across an impatient sky All is so still Not even leaves In neighbourhood trees Seem willing to rustle Disturb the moment The … Continue reading →

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Capital

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Helen

In this nation’s capital The streets are wide And empty Comfort, structure and design Happily meet To hide the desperation within. All is hierarchy and status And form Parliament the lone sentinel On the hill Surveying all below In this … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Helen

Oh Tree of Life! Haloed in white Dare I approach? Roots snake beneath the earth Encompassing the world All flows from and to you I would climb to your boughs Looking up and down Simultaneously As above, so below We … Continue reading →

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Food Reverie (inspired by the morning coffee)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Helen

Coffee Dark, rich succour Shortbread biscuits Melting with the flavour On my tongue The morning painted with Sweetness and faint spice These habits and addictions Re-awakened, just begun Passing bakery shops On my travels Takes me instantly back To childhood … Continue reading →

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Knights Templar

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Helen

Across a darkened sky Banners raised The cross is stained Blood rose red Seeking in the material The mystery Of the soul This alchemy demands The nigredo becomes A battlefield What phoenix arises From broken flesh and bones Skyward? Ancient … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Helen

All these days Crowd upon each other Disposable When was I supposed to rise And make this real? Is the truth More simple after all There’s nothing real but time? Passing undisturbed By all our efforts Turning a lazy eye … Continue reading →

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The Artistry of Flavour

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Helen

Here is artistry Flavours you combine Perfect alchemy! When you cook for me In this way, divine What this gives to me Spice and condiments Rich and tender meat All the soul fulfills Sweetest fruit In dark chocolate dipped Banish … Continue reading →

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Life is what you do to fill in time between meals

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Helen

All I ask of life, really, is that I am entertained, that I am safe and comfortable, and that I am well fed. For all that I love to write, and read, and live in my mind, it’s the physical … Continue reading →

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Exercise for the Non-Exerciser

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Helen

I feel the lethargy of limbs The sweat of brow and skin I push beyond the pain to find Some essence from within I am not made for athletic style I am not groomed to run My competition is internal … Continue reading →

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