Category Archives: Fire

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

Licence to Thrill

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Helen

He had his own Licence to thrill I stood in awe of His preternatural skill I applauded his efforts A fan here, until This licence for pleasure Just precede the kill He’d been born it seemed With a licence to … Continue reading →

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Soft Focus

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Helen

My memory of you Is in soft focus I can’t recall the colour Of your eyes I think I gave you beauty Your life couldn’t realise My vision of your face Is in soft focus And there’s something I can’t … Continue reading →

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Into The Evening

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Helen

Carrying her small clutchbag She lingered at the street light Her cheekbones cut like razors Flooded in the spotlight Into the evening She slipped and swayed As though the rising sun itself Could be delayed Her hair a mane of … Continue reading →

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My Dream Cast for a Movie of Curiosity!!!

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Helen

In a now proud tradition (LOL – eg for the second time now, in honour of my second novel) I am posting about what my dream cast would be if they ever made a movie of my second novel Curiosity. … Continue reading →

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Scarlet

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Helen

They called her Scarlet Just like her lips Between the name and the soul Something else trips She’s like the moon’s parade At the eclipse Such a name, Scarlet Deep and red stained Wild was her nature With nothing contained … Continue reading →

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Venetian Blindness

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

Single eye peaks Between the slats Venetian blindness Distorted imagery Fingers holding plastic Bereft of kindness Secret observation Wearing a mask of lines Watching them undress Solo obsession Brittle and quiet now Venetian blindness © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights … Continue reading →

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Bordello Nights

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

Fractured dark Listless, languorous Not a spark Eyes delirious Hold secrets within Long limbs leading Down to sin How they loved Bordello nights What they proved Lingerie of finest Quality and grace Wear your mask Hide your face Rooms don’t … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Tell – For Prompt 26 What Can Change The Nature Of a Man?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Helen

WARNING:  This is a particularly dark poem about trauma based mind control. 1) Split mind dislocated by trauma Visceral pain and vast Encompassing humiliation Add to this a scintilla Of doubt and distraction Mix the recipe lightly With dissociation Torture … Continue reading →

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Curiosity – Or How the World Has Ended While Nobody Noticed……

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

Curiosity is published!!!!!!! I’m very excited to announce that Curiosity, my second novel, is now available on lulu.com as a paperback POD or as an ebook. The link to learn more, and purchase if you wish, is my lulu.com author spotlight … Continue reading →

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Escape

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

I have had a lucky escape This world has granted reprieve I am blessed by god-given grace In a choice to linger or leave I am shielded from blackened heart I’m protected from political play I’m no longer the unknowing … Continue reading →

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