Category Archives: Fire

Writing primarily expressing the element Fire – action, ego, creativity, passion, lust, activity.

Frankly Speaking

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Helen

He would always say ‘Frankly speaking’ Before he cut a swathe Before his audience As though warning was Its own license For cruelty And prejudice Frankly speaking He would always laugh ‘Frankly speaking’ Before he cut you down Like a … Continue reading →

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Armour

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Helen

Around you we need armour You are lability personified No linearity in your rage and pride You change your mind As though you live in multiples You’re so unkind And yet you cannot see your ills Around you we need … Continue reading →

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Childhood

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Helen

In the acorn is the oak In the seed the rose will bloom In the rocking of the cradle In the warmth to fill a room In the playground is the growing In each school the lessons learned This is … Continue reading →

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Speckled

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Helen

Like a speckled egg Not quite the best Not quite the perfect one I grew Freckled skin And height before my time Blemished without cause Just in the weave of me A speckled egg An oddity Like a speckled egg … Continue reading →

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Le Poseur

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Helen

You live in fashion magazines Your calling card is arch You play extremes as though they’re subtle Positions weird and uncomfortable Accessorised to near extinction A creature of such faux distinction We follow as you march They call you ‘le … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Stranger

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Helen

Beautiful stranger Under this opalescent moon Don’t go away so soon, so soon Beautiful stranger With pale icy skin Don’t leave me now As this night’s drawing in Don’t wait too long For such games to begin Beautiful stranger Teeth … Continue reading →

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Feeling Wicked

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Helen

I could see you were feeling wicked Your eyes were glittering jewels You softy stroked the water Languorous by the pool The heavy black eyeliner You used to such effect Your evil is precision There’s nothing you neglect I could … Continue reading →

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Summer Sandals

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Helen

She wore red summer sandals And peasant skirts She drank in the sunshine Like a sensual balm And for this special goddess No day could come to harm She was the essence of The perfect summer day She wore purple … Continue reading →

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Afraid to Love

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Helen

I am afraid to love This moment when it’s possible I tremble on the precipice And will not fall I am afraid to care Such sweetness does not mix with me It has no place within my soul It cannot … Continue reading →

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Warrior Headdress – for Prompt 29 Rorschach Test

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Helen

Warrior headdress fit for a God Eyes slit behind steel Fears emerge, submerge, congeal This glittering morning as we rise Reclaim all our death-soaked battle cries Warrior headdress, archangel wings Sombre in solitude Refracting darker attitude The elements severe but … Continue reading →

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