Category Archives: Earth

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

Swan Song – for Prompt 35 Holiday Stories

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Helen

Sweltering dusty, lonesome streets On this hazy mid afternoon Somewhere a jukebox is playing Jangling, discordant tunes It was June You said let’s plan an escapade A once in a lifetime reverie A special moment in the sun Punctuated by … Continue reading →

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Crystal Life

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Helen

A little ballerina Crystal life Shimmers soulless on the mantelpiece All alone Music playing Cannot reach her She’s just stationary Crystal tones How our little Ballerina Yearns to dance now upon A darkened stage But she’s frozen Like a memory Captured … Continue reading →

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Pan

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Helen

Wild forest whispers Ancient secrets Rising on the summer wind The moon’s riding high tonight Bathed in blood-red light He calls us to places where Our very souls begin Spirit of desire sublime Dark green forestry Coiling tendrils round each … Continue reading →

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Wild Eyes

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Helen

Wild eyes open To a new day Our deep desires Here obey Animal instinct Arise here All our beauty Will appear Wild eyes glimmer A true shine Within the animal The Divine © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Mother Earth for Prompt 33 Man Vs Nature

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Helen

She is patience Held within Undulating, rock like skin Millennia of movement Slow, elliptical through space See her slumber See her spin Parasites we Feed without We cry, we scream, we shout Live our little lives on Her beguiling, so calm face … Continue reading →

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Growing Pains

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Helen

A little girl born in the world of man A lesser being Made to understand Less touch and then a lesser turning head to see her pictures drawn to hear the words she said Within a family exists the world … Continue reading →

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Uneasy Listening

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Helen

Outside the rooms Time moves slower Sunlight has a volume Trickling as gold Through dirty curtains The clock beat is ominous Uneasy listening And if you were to lean Up against the wall to hear You wouldn’t hear What you … Continue reading →

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Imperial Linen

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Helen

Imperial linen Perfectly white Sun through lace curtains Totally bright Coffee at 8 am Croissant on the side Finest suits to wear Nothing denied Passion’s not limited To silken sheets Precision and discipline Also compete Imperial linen Promises here All … Continue reading →

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Fertility

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Helen

I tremble within my skin Awaiting the birth of time Fertility in the balance Is this the great decision To breed and build or just decline? Mortality here but chance I’m no mother in my soul My womb is barren … Continue reading →

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Angularity

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Helen

Perfect cheekbones Angularity Cut from ice Perfection prized Slopes so silky Realised Perfect cheekbones Angularity Mathematics Angularity So precise Dreams shall arise Fashion princess It’s so nice Perfect cheekbones Angularity © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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